Ark St Alban's Academy

What Ark St Alban's Academy does

Ark St Alban's Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form located on Conybere Street in Birmingham, operating within the Ark Schools multi-academy trust (a registered UK nonprofit with 39 schools across Birmingham, Hastings, London, and Portsmouth). It delivers education to pupils aged 11-18 across Years 7-13, with 120 places available per Year 7 cohort against approximately 500 annual applications, giving an admission over-subscription ratio of roughly 4:1. The academy holds an Ofsted 'Good' rating, is one of only 87 Teaching School Hubs in England, and is rated Outstanding in all areas for its participation in the Ark Teacher Training programme.

The core product offering comprises a knowledge-rich National Curriculum-aligned academic programme (GCSEs and A-Level/BTEC qualifications), supplemented by a Character Curriculum covering health, relationships, and values; a Reading Programme; comprehensive SEND support; and a Careers and Destinations Programme featuring 1:1 mentoring through Career Ready, structured employer engagement with firms including Deloitte, HSBC, BBC, Allianz, and Turner & Townsend, and a medicine pathway supported by In2MedSchool and the University of Birmingham. Each pupil is provided with their own laptop fitted with SENSO monitoring software, and the academy holds National Online Safety Certified School Accreditation, Anti-Bullying Alliance membership, Cyber Essentials certification, and Quality in Careers Standard commitment.

Revenue is derived entirely from government funding under the UK state-education model; there are no tuition fees and no commercial pricing model. Pupil recruitment is administered principally through Birmingham City Council's coordinated admissions system for Year 7 entry and direct applications (including via applicaa.com) for in-year and Sixth Form places. As a non-profit operating entity, the academy reinvests all funding into educational delivery, and group-level financials sit at the parent Ark Schools trust rather than at the academy level.

Name

Ark St Alban's Academy

Legal name

Ark Schools

Website

https://arkstalbans.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ark St Alban's Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form in Birmingham, part of the Ark Schools multi-academy trust, serving c.840 pupils aged 11-18 through GCSE and A-Level/BTEC programmes, character education, and an employer-engaged careers and university-preparatory pathway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ark St Alban's Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form in Birmingham, UK, delivering GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC qualifications to students aged 11-18. The school operates as part of the Ark Schools multi-academy trust network and offers a knowledge-rich curriculum, character education programme, digital education with individual laptop provision, SEND support services, enrichment activities, and a comprehensive careers and destinations programme.

Product overview

Ark St Alban's Academy is a secondary school and sixth form providing a comprehensive educational programme. The core offering includes a knowledge-rich curriculum (Years 7-13), Character Curriculum for personal development, Digital education with individual laptop provision, Reading programme, and SEND support services. The school operates a Sixth Form offering A-Levels and BTEC qualifications, alongside an Enrichment Programme with clubs and trips, and a Careers and Destinations Programme to prepare pupils for university and employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curriculum and Academic Programme Knowledge-rich curriculum designed by subject experts, informed by educational research, covering all National Curriculum subjects from Year 7 through Year 13.
• Character Curriculum Weekly Character lessons, assemblies and tutor time activities teaching pupils to stay safe, lead healthy lives and make well-informed choices about their futures, including values, health and relationships & sex education.
• Digital Education State-of-the-art tech provision providing each pupil with their own laptop fitted with SENSO monitoring software, alongside digital literacy and online safety education.
• Reading Programme Reading programme putting literacy at the heart of the curriculum to support pupil development across all year groups.
• SEND Support Services Special Educational Needs and Disabilities support providing careful assessment, close monitoring of individual progress, and reasonable adjustments for every pupil.
• Enrichment Programme Lunchtime and after-school clubs and activities including performing arts, sport, and educational trips.
• Sixth Form Post-16 education offering A-Levels and Level 3 BTEC qualifications, preparing pupils for elite universities including Oxford, Warwick, and Birmingham, as well as top apprenticeship providers.
• Careers and Destinations Programme Comprehensive careers education including career insight talks, work experience opportunities, CV workshops, employer engagement activities, the Career Ready Programme with 4-week paid internships, and partnerships with major employers such as BBC, HSBC, Deloitte, and Allianz.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of pupils achieved minimum 3Cs or higher in A-Level/BTEC exams
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Cyber Essentials CertificationcoreOthersCyber Essentials is a government-backed certification scheme that helps organisations protect against common cyber threats. Ark St Alban's Academy has achieved this certification, demonstrating commitment to safeguarding sensitive information.
• National Online SafetycoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-award winning digital training provider with resources in online safety developed in line with DfE statutory requirements. Academy has received Certified School Accreditation.
• Anti-Bullying AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademy is official member of Anti-Bullying Alliance and working towards United Against Bullying school status - a year-long programme to reduce bullying and improve wellbeing.
• Operation EncompasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScheme that aims to tackle incidents of domestic violence by ensuring schools are informed to provide support to affected pupils.
• Place2BecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health support service available at Ark St Alban's to support pupils with emotions and mental health needs.
• Birmingham Police - Schools Link OfficercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated Schools Link Officer (SLO) visits weekly to enhance trust, increase character curriculum impact, and provide early-help intervention for vulnerable pupils.
• Ark Schools NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Ark Schools network of 39 schools across Birmingham, Hastings, London, and Portsmouth. Benefits include shared resources, professional development, and partnerships with universities for bursaries.
• University of BirminghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership including contextual offers, enhanced entrance programmes, and mentoring opportunities. Large cohort of students studying medicine there.
• South & City College BirminghamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegular engagement including Impact Project 2026 collaboration with other Ark schools, providing pupils with employability skills development.
• Turner & TownsendminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkplace visit to Turner & Townsend for students to learn about project delivery in built environment and explore career pathways.
• Parliament (UK Parliament)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni Ehsan Ibrahim works in Parliament and returns to speak to Year 12 students about political and media communications careers.
• Fire Engineering IndustryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni Hamam Tantani works in fire engineering and returns to share apprenticeship pathway with Year 12 students.
• Speakers for SchoolscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity providing access to established professionals for careers talks. Features speakers including NHS oncologists, CFOs, and industry professionals.
• Career Ready ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramme providing 1:1 mentor meetings, workplace visits, masterclasses, and 4-week paid internships. Partnership with University of Law for mentor matching events.
• AllianzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCareer Ready workplace visit providing insight into insurance and financial services careers.
• HSBCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHSBC Exclusive Employer Insight Event providing exposure to financial services, commercial banking, wealth management, and degree apprenticeship pathways.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMock interview sessions with professionals from Big Four accounting firm as part of careers programme.
• BBCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYear 12 workplace visit to BBC for careers insight in media and broadcasting.
• QA (Apprenticeship Provider)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology apprenticeship awareness sessions covering AI, Cloud, Data, with Tech4Futures workshops and interview preparation.
• Royal InstitutionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyal Institution's Energy Live show hosted at academy featuring science demonstrations for Year 7 and 8 pupils.
• Your Game PlanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganisation providing mock interviews in recognition of National Interview Month, helping pupils develop employability skills.
• Girl Tech West MidlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 9 pupils participated in programme empowering young women to explore STEM careers, including sessions with Tokamak Energy and E.ON on fusion and renewable energy.
• In2MedSchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCohort 2 programme supporting aspiring medics with mentoring and guidance for medical school applications.
• Intercity TechnologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWork experience programme for Year 12 pupils providing insight into technology careers.
• University of LawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for Career Ready mentor matching events, with information on undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• DignitasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Global Schools Forum for education improvement initiatives, with Khaleda Qureshi from Ark St Alban's participating in Kenya visit.
• PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Global Schools Forum supporting teachers with effective teaching practices review in Zambian schools.
• Ark HacksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHackathon competition where Ark St Alban's pupils placed second, participating in London with other Ark schools.
• Young EnterpriseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational charity providing opportunities for Year 10 students to develop enterprising mindset through bake sales and product creation.
• Forward-ThinkingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutreach programme where Year 11 students have been participating since Year 8 for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Generating GeniusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM programme with mentoring sessions and STEM Like Us workshops for Year 10 pupils.
• Girls NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramme supporting girls with mentoring and career guidance, completing final session in January 2023.
• Employers and Apprenticeship ProviderscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteers providing career insight talks, work experience opportunities, and CV workshops to prepare students for the world of work.
• Ambition InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for NPQs and further accreditations for staff professional development, in conjunction with Ark Teacher Training.
• Birmingham City CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal authority handling coordinated admissions for Year 7 places through Birmingham Council website.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkstalbans

Compliance3 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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