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Ark Bolingbroke Academy
Wakehurst Road, London, SW11 6BF, Wandsworth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.5 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
770
Capacity
800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and an impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 60.2, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, placing it in the top 8% nationally. A remarkable 92% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 83% progress to university, with a significant portion attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, reflecting a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality 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. | 60.2 | Top 8% 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%. | 92% | Top 6% 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%. | 79% | Top 6% 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%. | 57% | Top 14% 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%. | 46% | Top 14% 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%. | 83% | 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%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 65 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (190 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
My child is happy
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.3%
White Other17.8%
Black African10.9%
Mixed Other10.6%
Black Caribbean4.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Black Other1.8%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.45612, -0.16828 · SW11 6BF
School details
Local authorityWandsworth
RegionLondon
URN138267
School typeFree schools
Websitearkbolingbrokeacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Bolingbroke Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Bolingbroke Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Ark Bolingbroke Academy a good school?
Ark Bolingbroke Academy scores 96.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Bolingbroke Academy?
Based on 190 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ark Bolingbroke Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ark Bolingbroke Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Bolingbroke Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.2. 92% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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