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Ark Walworth Academy
Shorncliffe Road, London, SE1 5UJ, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.0 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
971
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a 67% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. Additionally, 79% of students progress to university, indicating a supportive environment for higher education aspirations. However, while the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.3 is commendable, there is room for improvement in achieving higher grades, as only 44% of students secured grade 5 or above in key subjects.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.3 | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Bottom 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 73% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 80 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African34.8%
Other10.1%
White British9.3%
Black Caribbean6.9%
White Other6.4%
Mixed Other5.8%
Black Other5.1%
Asian Bangladeshi4.5%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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51.48709, -0.07948 · SE1 5UJ
School details
Local authoritySouthwark
RegionLondon
URN135315
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewalworthacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Walworth Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Walworth Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2014.
Is Ark Walworth Academy a good school?
Ark Walworth Academy scores 41.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ark Walworth Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Walworth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.3. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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