Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
London, SE24 0QN · Lambeth · secondary school
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15th of 16 secondary schools in Lambeth 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 — 3.2/10 against 156 of them, against 1.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.1 · 16 | 46% | 0.72 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.46 · 18 | 38% | 0.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.2 · 13 | 15% | 0.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.46 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Bossa Nova Club, Bands, Choir, Music Technology Club, Brass, and Strings. They participate in Fusion, Rap Collective, and Open Mic events, plus three annual music concerts. Trips include workshops at the Roundhouse and Royal Festival Hall, and concerts at the Barbican. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 320 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is offered for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the music workshops integrated into the broader curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Overview
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is described as a “welcoming and happy school” where staff “care deeply that all pupils achieve.” Following significant improvements over the last two years, the report judges the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management as Good.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with teachers using “expert subject knowledge to explain new learning with great clarity.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “strong,” guided by precise information in ‘pupil passports.’
- Behaviour systems are clear, creating a “much calmer environment” where lessons are “rarely disrupted” and bullying is “increasingly rare.”
- The school provides effective support for the emotional and physical welfare of pupils, including counselling and mentoring.
- Work to support disadvantaged pupils is a “significant strength,” ensuring disadvantage does not hold them back from “aiming high.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure they have the expertise to “assess accurately where pupils have gaps” in knowledge due to previous curriculum weaknesses.
- Leaders should continue to embed behaviour systems to reduce the number of suspensions, as these pupils “miss out on important learning.”
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 | 39.1 |
| 2024/25 | 39.9 |
| 2025/26 | 38.2 |
| 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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