A good academy sponsor led school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Oval Primary Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 104.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"S.M.A.R.T (Safe, Manners, Articulate, Responsible, Tolerant)"
Ark Oval Primary Academy is non-denominational and is part of Ark Schools.
Welcome to Ark Oval Primary Academy. The principal, Ms Chandhoke, leads an approach that aims to provide an exceptional education, guided by the SMART values (Safe, Manners, Articulate, Responsible, Tolerant) and a commitment to high expectations and excellent teaching; the school invites families to visit and engage with its community.
Clubs
Wrap Around – 8am to 9am and 3pm to 5pm; 3-hour sessions (only) can be booked and they cannot be booked separately.
The school has high aspirations for all learners; the SENCO works with teachers to identify needs early and assess appropriate interventions or specialist support; progress is monitored using the Assess, Plan, Do, Review model; support focuses on academic, social, emotional development and well-being; there is on-site support such as a speech and language therapist to support and implement interventions when needed; learning is adapted to individual targets and plans where necessary.