Ark Greenwich Free School

A outstanding free schools school in Greenwich. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Greenwich Free School.

London, SE184LH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
85.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 1.43
English & Maths grade 4+ %
72.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 93.5%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
403 Shooters Hill Road
London, SE184LH
Phone
2083193692
Website
arkgreenwichfreeschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138245
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
403 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LH
Website
http://www.arkgreenwichfreeschool.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
599
Free School Meals
35.2% (211 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
63.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.0
English Attainment 8:
13.4
Maths Attainment 8:
12.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
18.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.0
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
68.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.3%
Ebacc Languages:
76.6%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
1.43
Progress 8 Range:
1.16 to 1.71

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
68.2 (+48.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
93.5 (+41.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
63.6 (+24.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
1.43 (+1.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
38 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
75
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
599 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Growth Fellowship Scholarship

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

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal Mr Spiers welcomes readers to AGFS, emphasising a no-excuses culture, high standards, and values of Ambition, Growth, Fellowship and Scholarship. The message highlights outstanding teaching and pastoral care, a belief that all scholars can succeed, and a commitment to preparing students for top universities and future careers while engaging families in school life.

Curriculum Highlights

Approximately 95% of scholars study the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and study EBacc group subjects Scholars study full GCSE qualifications; equivalencies are not used Mastery-based curriculum with a Mathematics Mastery approach; strong focus on numeracy and literacy Numeracy programme with aims to improve GCSE outcomes (e.g., 80% achieving Grade 4 or 5 by end of Year 9; 60% achieving Grade 7; 100% achieving Grade 4 by end KS4) Six Pillars framework: High Expectations, Exemplary Behaviour, Excellent Teaching, Depth Before Breadth, More Time For Learning, Knowing Every Child Digital Strategy: Chromebook for every pupil (from Year 3) and access to Office 365; SPArk resources; signposts to Oak National Academy and BBC Bitesize; additional tools like Hegarty Maths and Seneca

SEND Provision

Bespoke reading interventions (Lexia and Fresh Start tutoring) during morning reading time; small classes for some Year 7 and Year 8 cohorts; seating plans to place vulnerable scholars closest to teachers; independent learning opportunities to support progression; targeted support for pupils with additional needs (e.g., dyslexia strategies).

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