Ark Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Brent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Academy.

Wembley, HA99JR Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
64.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.45
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.9%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
22 February 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Forty Avenue
Wembley, HA99JR
Phone
2083854370
Website
arkacademy.org

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135600
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Forty Avenue, Wembley, HA9 9JR
Website
www.arkacademy.org
Age range
3-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
1650 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
1,642
Free School Meals
31.6% (519 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (39 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
12.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
80.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
1.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
78%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
136 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
50.3 (+30.9 vs average)
Education Continuation:
80.0 (+23.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.9 (+20.9 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.7 (+13.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
52 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
103
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,642 pupils
3-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(35 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(31 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(29 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(27 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(53 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Civitas"

Civitas Excellence Persistence Participation

Ark is non-denominational and does not make any profit from running its schools.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher emphasises high standards and aspirations, with Civitas at the centre of school culture, and states the aim that every pupil should access higher education or a chosen career and participate in democratic society.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is at the core of the curriculum and reading across the curriculum is emphasised. Knowledge is power and lessons are designed to build a broad and deep knowledge base. Fertile Questions designed by subject experts hinge learning in real and meaningful situations. Co-planning and coaching support high-quality teaching and curriculum delivery. Reading Canon and high-quality texts are used to develop literacy and cultural literacy. Everyday Excellence: a multi-part lesson structure with planned feedback and assessment.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Homework Club runs from 3:45–4:30, Monday–Thursday, for pupils who request it.

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