Ark Blake Academy

A good free schools school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Blake Academy.

Croydon, CR06NA Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %, Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
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English & Maths grade 4+ %
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Continue in education or training
Not published
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Sustained employment
Not published
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Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
22 February 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
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
6 Morland Road
Croydon, CR06NA
Phone
2034439000
Website
arkblake.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147832
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
6 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA
Website
www.arkblake.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
664
Free School Meals
52.9% (351 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
42 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
83
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
664 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Work hard, be kind and take responsibility."

Bravery Leadership Aspiration Kindness Endeavour Responsibility

Ark Blake Academy is non-denominational.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal S Rispoli. Ark Blake Academy aims to embed a powerful knowledge-rich curriculum and provide opportunities for character development within an environment of exemplary behaviour; the school emphasises working hard, being kind and taking responsibility.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Singing Club Guitar Club Ukulele Club Music Technology Club Three Steel Pan Groups

Sports

A broad range of sports and physical activities

Facilities

State-of-the-art building opened Summer 2020

Curriculum Highlights

Powerful knowledge Domain-centric skills Character Health

Admissions Criteria

Details on admission arrangements, in-year applications, oversubscription criteria, waiting lists and the appeals process

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