Ark Globe Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Southwark. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Globe Academy.

London, SE16AG Ofsted: Good Age 3-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
59.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.22
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.9%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 November 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Harper Road
London, SE16AG
Phone
2074076877
Website
arkglobe.org/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135584
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG
Website
https://arkglobe.org/
Age range
3-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
1645 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,315
Free School Meals
62.4% (821 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
88.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
7.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
1.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
87%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
69 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
88.0 (+31.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
44.5 (+25.1 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.9 (+13.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.9 (+7.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.22 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
41 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
82
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,315 pupils
3-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(8 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(27 students)
Sports / Movement Science (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Growth mindset Professionalism Integrity Relationships Independence

Ark Globe Academy is non-denominational.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal Matt Jones describes Ark Globe Academy as a mixed all-through school in Elephant and Castle, with high aspirations to prepare students for university and leadership in the community; Sixth Form outcomes include 100% university offers and 80% top-3 university placements; The school emphasises the Culture Pyramid and a holistic curriculum designed to develop leaders for the community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debate Mate Fulham Football Club Leadership Programme Peer Readers Library Leaders National Citizenship Service Prefects Peer Mentors Student Council Sports Leaders

Sports

Athletics Football

Facilities

Study rooms Social space Well-stocked library On-site kitchen

Curriculum Highlights

Mastery approach to learning with a longer school day Five key principles: Content, Communication, Checking understanding, Critical thinking, Child-centred Backwards planning from university readiness Regular assessments and feedback to inform teaching Depth before breadth and emphasis on literacy and numeracy

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Ark Globe Academy partners with Play Professionals to operate wraparound care including Breakfast Club (7:30–8:30), After School Club (3:30–6:00), Early Stay & Play (3:30–4:30) and Late Stay & Play (4:30–6:00). Booking via QR code; Prices: Breakfast Club £5, After School Club £15, Early Stay & Play £9, Late Stay & Play £9; Service begins Monday 6 October 2025.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for places at Ark Globe will be made in accordance with Southwark Council's co-ordinated admission arrangements. Applications to start school in September 2026 needed to be submitted by 15 January 2026. Parents will be notified by Southwark Council on 16 April 2026 if their application was successful.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available