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

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.

Location & Contact

Address
Forty Avenue
Wembley, HA99JR
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School Information

URN
135600
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Forty Avenue, Wembley, HA9 9JR
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Age range
3-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

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

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%

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

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)