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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
255 Shakespeare Road, Lambeth, London, SE24 0QN, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.5 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
348
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
29%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 80% nationally. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 26% reach grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is notably high at 82%, reflecting a positive community environment for students.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 51% | Top 42% 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 42% UK |
Parent View (38 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child is happy
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of subjects
84%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
84%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African28.2%
Black Caribbean17.2%
Mixed Other9.8%
White Other9.5%
Other8.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.3%
White British4.3%
Black Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Location
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51.46081, -0.10409 · SE24 0QN
School details
Local authorityLambeth
RegionLondon
URN135389
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteevelyngraceacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Evelyn Grace Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Ark Evelyn Grace Academy a good school?
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy scores 29.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ark Evelyn Grace Academy?
Based on 38 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ark Evelyn Grace Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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