Best 3 All-through schools in Birmingham – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Ark Kings Academy (All-through) in Birmingham; Starbank School (All-through) in Birmingham; Waverley School (All-through) in Birmingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ark Kings Academy, Starbank School and Waverley School. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Birmingham, West Midlands and Birmingham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Ark Kings Academy), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Ark Kings Academy (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,550, combined total ≈ 4,700, typical FSM 50–55%, range 35–40%–65–70%; spread across trusts such as ARK SCHOOLS, STAR ACADEMIES and The Waverley Education Foundation Ltd.

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Attribute	Ark Kings Academy B38 9DE	Starbank School B10 9BT	Waverley School B9 5QA
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy converter
Location	Birmingham West Midlands B38 9DE	Birmingham B10 9BT	Birmingham West Midlands B9 5QA
Latest Ofsted	2 25 Apr 2024	2 11 Jul 2023	2 10 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 2,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1080	2160	1947
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ARK SCHOOLS	STAR ACADEMIES	The Waverley Education Foundation Ltd
Website	arkkingsacademy.org	—	www.waverley.bham.sch.uk
Telephone	01214594451	01214642638	01215666600
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ark Kings Academy

B38 9DE

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Birmingham
West Midlands
B38 9DE
Ofsted: 2 25 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ARK SCHOOLS
Website: arkkingsacademy.org
Telephone: 01214594451

Starbank School

B10 9BT

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Birmingham
B10 9BT
Ofsted: 2 11 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 2,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: STAR ACADEMIES
Website: —
Telephone: 01214642638

Waverley School

B9 5QA

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy converter
Location: Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5QA
Ofsted: 2 10 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Waverley Education Foundation Ltd
Website: www.waverley.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01215666600

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.