Ark Globe Academy
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harper Road London SE1 6AG |
| Phone | 02074076877 |
| Reference Number | 135584 |
Ark Globe Academy is performing well, maintaining a good level of overall effectiveness since its previous inspection, which also rated it as good. The school successfully creates an atmosphere where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud of their school. High aspirations are evident, with leaders focused on preparing students for university and future leadership roles. The curriculum is broad, and leaders have responded to past weaknesses by increasing subject time to ensure pupils gain in-depth knowledge. Noteworthy strengths include outstanding behaviour and attitudes among students, with a culture of mutual respect and minimal bullying incidents.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1275 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.96%
Girls: 46.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 63.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 26 | 47 |
| 2 | 25 | 28 | 53 |
| 3 | 22 | 26 | 48 |
| 4 | 21 | 26 | 47 |
| 5 | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| 6 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 7 | 86 | 55 | 141 |
| 8 | 77 | 82 | 159 |
| 9 | 89 | 73 | 162 |
| 10 | 87 | 73 | 160 |
| 11 | 91 | 66 | 157 |
| 12 | 58 | 38 | 96 |
| 13 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 36.5% |
| Caribbean | 9.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.9% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| White, British | 4.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 23 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and respect for others
- High-quality early years provision
- Strong emphasis on reading from an early age
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Ambitious curriculum that allows for a broad range of subjects
- Commitment to students' personal development and community engagement
Areas for Improvement
- Recent changes to the curriculum in Years 7 to 9 need to be securely embedded
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.11 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.11 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 7.1% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | 0.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 72 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 70 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 38 | 10 |
Previous Years
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