Ark Academy
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Forty Avenue Wembley Middlesex HA9 9JR |
| Phone | 02083854370 |
| Reference Number | 135600 |
Ark Academy demonstrates a strong overall performance, with exceptional standards in personal development and a broad curriculum that helps pupils achieve significantly above national averages. The school's active citizenship program, 'Civitas', fosters a sense of civic duty and positively engages students in their local community. Moreover, the school excels in supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, ensuring they can thrive academically and socially. Leaders and staff have built a supportive environment where high expectations for behavior and attendance translate into a positive school culture filled with opportunities for enrichment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1642 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.82%
Girls: 50.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 50.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 2 | 24 | 35 | 59 |
| 3 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| 4 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 5 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 6 | 19 | 37 | 56 |
| 7 | 98 | 85 | 183 |
| 8 | 96 | 88 | 184 |
| 9 | 94 | 85 | 179 |
| 10 | 88 | 86 | 174 |
| 11 | 88 | 79 | 167 |
| 12 | 66 | 90 | 156 |
| 13 | 62 | 85 | 147 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 17.4% |
| Indian | 11.6% |
| White, Other | 11.2% |
| Asian, Other | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 8% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.7% |
| Unclassified | 4.4% |
| Caribbean | 3.8% |
| White, British | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Exceptional |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Strong standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Strong standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | School inspection |
| 22 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Full inspection |
| 12 Jan 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- High-quality personal development and wellbeing programs.
- Exceptional careers education raising pupils' aspirations.
- Strong academic achievement above national averages.
- High attendance rates and positive pupil behavior.
- Effective support for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
- Well-structured curriculum promoting progressive knowledge.
Areas for Improvement
- Staff occasionally miss opportunities to enhance children's language and communication skills in early years.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 69.6% |
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 | 37.7 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.27 |
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 | 17% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| 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 | 2 | ||
| Writing | 2.9 | ||
| Maths | 4 |
How many students meet the standards
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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 | 81 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 201 | 31 |
| Third Preference | 205 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 51 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
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