Ark Kings Academy vs New Ways School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Kings Academy
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
739 students
New Ways School
Kings Norton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
44 students
| Measure | Ark Kings Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | New Ways School Kings Norton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #270 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #2525 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 739 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 739 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 70.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 67.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Kings Norton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | arkkingsacademy.org | www.keyschildren.co.uk/schools/new-ways-school-college |
The verdict
- •Ark Kings Academy is the larger school with 739 students compared with 44.
- •Ark Kings Academy is a academy school while New Ways School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ark Kings Academy better than New Ways School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ark Kings Academy and New Ways School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Kings Norton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Kings Academy: 739. New Ways School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Kings Academy and New Ways School rank in West Midlands?
Ark Kings Academy is 270th of 493 and New Ways School is unranked among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).