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Ark Blake Academy
6 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.4 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
782
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
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Last inspected: 22 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 45.6 | Bottom 49% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 51% | Top 34% 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%. | 58% | Top 24% 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%. | 36% | Top 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British16.6%
White Other12.4%
Black Caribbean11.8%
Black African10.5%
Mixed Other8.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.7%
Other5.2%
Black Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.5%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
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51.38121, -0.08386 · CR0 6NA
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Blake Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Blake Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.
Is Ark Blake Academy a good school?
Ark Blake Academy scores 27.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Blake Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Blake Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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