Ark Elvin Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cecil Avenue Wembley Middlesex London Middlesex HA9 7DU |
| Phone | 02089026362 |
| Reference Number | 141019 |
Ark Elvin Academy is performing exceptionally well, achieving an outstanding overall effectiveness rating. The school has created a nurturing environment where students value their education and are encouraged to excel academically. The school leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to high standards and inclusivity, effectively supporting pupils with diverse needs, including those with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities. The curriculum is ambitious and has translated into very high academic achievements for students, including a successful introduction of the sixth form which began in 2020. The school has shown considerable adaptability in improving educational outcomes following the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1305 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.09%
Girls: 43.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 71.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 117 | 96 | 213 |
| 8 | 107 | 105 | 212 |
| 9 | 111 | 102 | 213 |
| 10 | 130 | 83 | 213 |
| 11 | 115 | 96 | 211 |
| 12 | 82 | 48 | 130 |
| 13 | 70 | 43 | 113 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 27% |
| African | 19.8% |
| White, Other | 11.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 4.4% |
| Caribbean | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White, British | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education provided across all subjects
- Exceptional achievements in academic performance
- Strong support for pupils with SEND and English as an additional language
- Extensive range of enrichment activities available to students
- High commitment to equality and inclusion
- Effective reading and phonics programs leading to improved literacy skills
- Excellent behaviour and positive attitudes among pupils
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 37 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 65 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 38 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 65 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 30 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 65 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 35 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 13 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 65 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 14 | 31 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 29 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 65 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 31 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 65 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 25 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 65 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 21 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 40 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 65 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 32 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 65 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 57 | 8 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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 | 183 | 46 |
| Third Preference | 147 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 61 | 8 |
Previous Years
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