Ark Tindal Primary Academy
Tindal Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ark Tindal Primary Academy is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 68th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 October 2014, report published 7 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
This school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The school's expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement are extremely high. Pupils rise to meet these expectations. All pupils benefit from the aspirational curriculum, enriched with purposeful and relevant experiences. Staff are driven by a shared ambition for all pupils to be able to speak eloquently and become self-assured learners. The school's values of 'ambition, resilience and respect' permeate all aspects of school life. Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and during social times. They demonstrate high levels of respect, kindness and empathy towards one another. Pupils display very positive attitudes to their learning. Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend well. They typically say, 'nobody gets left behind'. They are encouraged to celebrate their own and others' achievements, which helps them to grow in confidence. Pupils excel in their various leadership roles. They also love spending time with Phoebe, the much-loved dog, as well as Tango the tortoise and the chickens that live in the science garden. Pupils feel safe at school. Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with quickly. Pupils are very knowledgeable about risks to their safety when online. They know when and how to seek help if they feel worried or upset.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
450 pupils on roll, with places for 459
Schools near Ark Tindal Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Heath Mount Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Clifton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Hayley Francis
- Phone
- 01214643049
- Address
- Tindal Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9QS
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 138397
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.