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Ark Elvin Academy
Cecil Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, London, Middlesex, HA9 7DU, Brent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.5 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,305
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 80% of schools, this secondary academy demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence. The GCSE results show a solid Attainment 8 score of 45.9, with 67% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 89% of students progress to university, with a notable 23% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a strong pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 14 June 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. | 45.9 | Top 50% 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 47% 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%. | 43% | 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%. | 78% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% 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%. | 89% | 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%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 35 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian27.0%
Black African19.8%
Other15.1%
White Other11.6%
Asian Pakistani5.2%
Asian Other4.4%
Black Caribbean4.2%
Mixed Other2.7%
White British2.3%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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51.55236, -0.29099 · HA9 7DU
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Elvin Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Elvin Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2023.
Is Ark Elvin Academy a good school?
Ark Elvin Academy scores 79.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 Elvin Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Elvin Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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