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Ark Greenwich Free School
403 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LH, Greenwich
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.2 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
601
Capacity
600
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts a strong academic environment, evidenced by an Attainment 8 score in the top 4% nationally and a remarkable 98% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The high EBacc entry rate of 71% further reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum. Parents can feel confident in the school's strong performance and supportive atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 68.2 | Top 4% 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%. | 98% | Top 4% 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%. | 90% | Top 4% 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%. | 71% | Top 4% 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%. | 70% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African28.5%
White British15.3%
White Other12.1%
Mixed Other9.5%
Other5.3%
Black Caribbean3.7%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Asian Chinese3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Indian2.2%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.47196, 0.05276 · SE18 4LH
School details
Local authorityGreenwich
RegionLondon
URN138245
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Greenwich Free School rated by Ofsted?
Ark Greenwich Free School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Ark Greenwich Free School a good school?
Ark Greenwich Free School scores 97.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Greenwich Free School in GCSEs?
Ark Greenwich Free School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 68.2. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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