The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.1
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
84%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.37
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 160 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,765
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 43.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Enfield
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Katie Marshall
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bell Lane, London, EN3 5PA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ark John Keats Academy a selective school?
No. Ark John Keats Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark John Keats Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark John Keats Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark John Keats Academy?
Ark John Keats Academy currently has 1,765 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark John Keats Academy take?
Ark John Keats Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Ark John Keats Academy?
Ark John Keats Academy is in London, EN3 5PA, in the Enfield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark John Keats Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ark John Keats Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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