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Our Birmingham Schools

Training for your teaching qualification in Birmingham, you’ll have the chance to transform children’s lives in a diverse and exciting teaching environment in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. We work closely with all of our trainees to identify a school that will be a great fit for them, and with a number of exceptional schools in Birmingham, there’s a perfect school for everyone.

I love my school - they have really supported me!

Llewella OwenArk Tindal Primary Academy

Our Birmingham schools

Good News Stories From Our Birmingham Schools

Ark St Alban’s Academy: A Leader in Teacher Development

A great example of Ark’s success in Birmingham is Ark St Alban’s Academy, which has been appointed one of just 87 schools in England to provide high-quality professional development to teachers and leaders. Based on Conybere Street in the Highgate area, the school will work with more than 200 schools in South Birmingham to deliver a new, coherent approach to teacher professional development as a Teaching School Hub.

All of us at Ark are looking forward to building on the work of Ark St Albans, our current Teaching School in Birmingham, and strengthening our relationships with our neighbouring schools.

Mark GregoryRegional Director for Ark’s Secondary Schools in Birmingham

Ark Boulton Academy: Teaching with Love, Compassion and Humility

Ark Boulton Academy is one of the most popular secondary schools in Birmingham. Rated ‘good’ by Ofsted, the school’s achievements towards character and academic excellence led to the academy’s Principal, Herminder Channa, receiving an OBE for services to education.

Showing that you care, even in the little things such as looking smart in their uniforms, shows them what love looks like. Teachers at Ark Boulton care with compassion, listen with love and help with humility

Herminder ChannaPrincipal of Ark Boulton Academy

Ark Tindal Academy: Outstanding Subject Leadership

Ark Tindal Primary Academy was awarded a Silver Quality Mark by the Historical Association (HA), recognising their excellent history provision in the school. In its report, the Association said: “The subject leadership is outstanding.”