The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 64% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp 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
48.4
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.32
Band 2Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,275
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 63.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Matt Jones OBE (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grove Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Angel Oak Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Joseph's Catholic Infants School
Primary · 1.9km away
Tuke School
Special school · 1.9km away
Brunswick Park Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Spa School Camberwell
Free school · 2.0km away
Brunswick Park Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Globe Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Globe Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Globe Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Globe Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Globe Academy?
Ark Globe Academy currently has 1,275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Globe Academy take?
Ark Globe Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Ark Globe Academy?
Ark Globe Academy is in London, SE1 6AG, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Globe Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ark Globe Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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