Ark Victoria Academy vs The Olive School, Small Heath
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 747 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Victoria Academy
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,519 students
The Olive School, Small Heath
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Ark Victoria Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | The Olive School, Small Heath Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #95 of 493 | #155 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1207 of 4,090 | #1890 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,519 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,519 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 68.6% | 40.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 97% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 33% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arkvictoria.org | – |
The verdict
- •The Olive School, Small Heath scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.8 vs 65.7).
- •The Olive School, Small Heath does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 85%).
- •The Olive School, Small Heath does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 11%).
- •Ark Victoria Academy is the larger school with 1,519 students compared with 420.
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 Victoria Academy better than The Olive School, Small Heath?
On the Success Index (England), The Olive School, Small Heath ranks higher (81.8 vs 65.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ark Victoria Academy and The Olive School, Small Heath?
About 747 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Victoria Academy: 1,519. The Olive School, Small Heath: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Victoria Academy and The Olive School, Small Heath rank in West Midlands?
Ark Victoria Academy is 95th of 493 and The Olive School, Small Heath is 155th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).