The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.5
7.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 146 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,642
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Delia Smith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Forty Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 9JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMichaela Community School
Secondary · 325m away
St Christopher's Prep School
Independent · 571m away
Chalkhill Primary School
Primary · 766m away
Wembley Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Buxlow School
Independent · 1.2km away
Park Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Oakington Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Academy?
Ark Academy currently has 1,642 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Academy take?
Ark Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Ark Academy?
Ark Academy is in Wembley, HA9 9JR, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ark Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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