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Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG, Southwark
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.1 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,275
Capacity
1,645
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 36% nationally for Attainment 8. The school boasts a 70% pass rate for grade 4 or above in English and Maths, alongside a commendable 91% of students progressing to university, with 43% attending top-third institutions. However, while the KS2 expected standards are solid at 75%, only 11% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in primary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 48.4 | Top 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%. | 70% | Top 38% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 88% | Top 11% 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%. | 52% | Top 11% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | No UK data |
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%. | 91% | 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%. | 43% | Top 20% |
Based on 69 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African36.5%
Other11.4%
Asian Bangladeshi10.1%
Black Caribbean9.6%
Mixed Other6.9%
White Other5.5%
White British4.6%
Black Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.49560, -0.09082 · SE1 6AG
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Globe Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Globe Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2021.
Is Ark Globe Academy a good school?
Ark Globe Academy scores 74.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Globe Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Globe Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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