Ace Academy is larger than the average-sized secondary school. The school became part of the Education Central Trust in 2013. The headteacher took up post in September 2016 and currently works at the school for four days per week. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium is above the national average. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is above the national average. Inspection report: The ACE Academy, 17–18 January 2017 Page 11 of 14 The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is above the national average. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities is higher than the national average. The school does not meet the current government floor standards for 2016, which are the minimum expectations for progress at GCSE. The school meets the minimum interim standards for sixth forms. The school has an internal alternative provision centre for pupils whose behaviour needs greater support to enable them to be successful in the main school. The school uses five local alternative providers as off-site provision for a small number of pupils. These are Whiteheath, Cherry Trees, Albion, Dudley College and Startright. The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The school complies with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish.