Ark Greenwich Free School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 403 Shooters Hill Road London SE18 4LH |
| Phone | 02083193692 |
| Reference Number | 138245 |
Ark Greenwich Free School provides an exceptional education, achieving outstanding performance across all areas assessed. The school emphasizes character development, encouraging pupils, or 'scholars,' to embody values such as ambition and respect. This strong foundation supports a culture where pupils excel academically and develop essential life skills. The school's curriculum not only adheres to national standards but often surpasses them, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported and achieve high levels of success. Moreover, the school's extensive personal development program enriches the students' experience, providing a wide range of opportunities for engagement in various activities. With exemplary behaviour and a strong emphasis on reading and enrichment, the school is committed to fostering well-rounded individuals. Leaders, staff, and governors work collaboratively to maintain high expectations and continuous progress, making Ark Greenwich Free School a place where pupils thrive both academically and personally.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 601 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.91%
Girls: 44.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 65 | 64 | 129 |
| 8 | 76 | 52 | 128 |
| 9 | 70 | 54 | 124 |
| 10 | 67 | 51 | 118 |
| 11 | 58 | 44 | 102 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 28.5% |
| White, British | 15.3% |
| White, Other | 12.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.5% |
| Unclassified | 5.2% |
| Caribbean | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 17 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional education provided with high academic achievement.
- Strong emphasis on character development and school values.
- Broad range of personal development opportunities.
- High expectations of behaviour and exemplary conduct from pupils.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum that exceeds national requirements.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong culture of reading and literacy promotion.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 68.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 90.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 96.1% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 281 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 225 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 164 | 0 |
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