The short version
Average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 69% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
1.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 971
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 68.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Jessica West (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Shorncliffe Road, London, SE1 5UJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrunswick Park Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Camberwell College of Arts
Miscellaneous · 1.5km away
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Primary · 1.5km away
Arco Academy
Independent · 1.6km away
Harris Academy Peckham
Secondary · 1.6km away
Nell Gwynn Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Cherry Garden School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Walworth Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Walworth Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Walworth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Walworth Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Walworth Academy?
Ark Walworth Academy currently has 971 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Walworth Academy take?
Ark Walworth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ark Walworth Academy?
Ark Walworth Academy is in London, SE1 5UJ, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Walworth Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ark Walworth Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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