Ark Elvin Academy
London, HA9 7DU · Brent · secondary school
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9th of 16 secondary schools in Brent we can score. 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 — 6.7/10 against 487 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.2 · 28 | 30% | 0.84 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.35 · 76 | 25% | 1.90 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.9 · 24 | 10% | 0.24 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ark Elvin Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 43.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.35 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join ballet, big band, choir, and steel pan band clubs. Sports include QPR football, table tennis, boxing, cricket, trampolining, and badmining. Instrument lessons and a Music Gala are offered, alongside an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,314 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various sports and arts clubs scheduled to avoid conflicts with core lessons?
What Ofsted said about Ark Elvin Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a "highly ambitious curriculum" that drives "exceptional achievement" across all subjects. Pupils are characterised as happy, well-behaved, and thriving within a "warm, purposeful and safe community" that places high value on equality and inclusion.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "aspirational" and well-sequenced, enabling pupils to build knowledge step-by-step and embed it in their "long-term memories".
- Staff provide "well-considered extra help" for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those new to English, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is "excellent", with a "purposeful atmosphere" supported by established routines and a strong pastoral team that coaches pupils to improve.
- Reading is a high priority, with expert staff using a "well-sequenced phonics programme" to help pupils catch up quickly and become "confident and fluent readers".
- The sixth form offers a "bespoke offer" that meets student needs, with almost all students gaining university places.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective", with staff described as "highly trained and vigilant" who maintain an "it can happen here" attitude and report concerns quickly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.4 |
| 2024/25 | 45.9 |
| 2025/26 | 40.9 |
| 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
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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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