Ark All Saints Academy
London, SE5 0UB · Southwark · secondary school
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9th of 19 secondary schools in Southwark we can score, 20 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 171 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.8 · 75 | 30% | 2.24 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.44 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.1 · 78 | 10% | 0.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ark All Saints Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.44 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dungeons & Dragons, Chest club, and Bible Club. Sports include athletics, football, boxing, basketball, and rugby. Arts activities feature Shakespeare School’s Festival, whole school musicals, and instrument lessons. Trips include music tours to Belgium and an annual residential in Kent.
Getting in
The published school roll is 568 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the national median in Attainment 8? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Ark All Saints Academy
Overview
Ark All Saints Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "caring, safe and ambitious community" where pupils feel part of a family. The school maintains high expectations for achievement and behaviour, with staff who know pupils well and provide strong support, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "very carefully considered" and goes beyond the national curriculum, with teachers using strong subject knowledge to help pupils "learn more and remember more over time".
- Pupils are "polite, engaging and proud of their school," demonstrating high attendance and ambition for their future.
- Behaviour in lessons is "very positive," with pupils listening to teachers and each other, while discriminatory language is not tolerated.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported to access the curriculum" through detailed teacher information and targeted reading help.
- Staff feel valued and benefit from "high-quality training and support," contributing to a positive school culture.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching activities are selected with enough precision to help all pupils progress through the curriculum and avoid gaps in knowledge.
- The school should ensure high expectations for behaviour are met beyond the classroom, so corridors and social spaces remain "calm, orderly and purposeful."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.4 |
| 2024/25 | 45.2 |
| 2025/26 | 52.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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