The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.6
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 782
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 46.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Sam Rispoli
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
6 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Blake Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Blake Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Blake Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Blake Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Blake Academy?
Ark Blake Academy currently has 782 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Blake Academy take?
Ark Blake Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ark Blake Academy?
Ark Blake Academy is in Croydon, CR0 6NA, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Blake Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ark Blake Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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