Ark Victoria Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ark Victoria Academy
Address: Talbot Way, Small Heath
Town/City: BIRMINGHAM
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B10 0HJ
Telephone Number: 0121 393 4459
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 3-18)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Ark Schools
Sponsor: Ark Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Principal Ela McSorley
Capacity: 1920
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1519 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 68.6%

Location and administration

URN: 141752
DfE Number: 330/4019
UKPRN: 10053410
UPRN: 10090246923
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Birmingham (E08000025)
Constituency: Birmingham Yardley (E14001100)
Electoral Ward: Small Heath (E05011167)

Easting & Northing: 410539E, 284984N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 27' 48.02" N 1° 50' 46.23" W
Plus Code: 9C4WF573+8G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ghufran Ahmed - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Shanaz Ahmed - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mubarek Daha - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • David Gould - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Omar Hanif - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Catherine Howard - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Jordan James - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Rhodri Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Ela Mcsorely - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Steve O'Donnell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2027.
  • Fleur Sifford - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 16 June 2021. Term runs until 19 September 2025.
  • Sue Walton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.