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Ark Globe Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Matt Jones OBE

corporate_fareARK SCHOOLS

location_onLondon, SE1 6AG

language Visit Website phone 2074076877

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2021

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Students

1,334

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Attainment 8

48.4

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Southwark

#1,159 of 3,216 nationally

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Ark Globe Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in London, serving ages 3-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ark Globe Academy is an academy sponsor led in London, Southwark, admitting pupils aged 3-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. The school has approximately 1,275 pupils on roll, of whom 66% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4, placing the school #13 in Southwark and #1,159 of 3,216 nationally. 49.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 11% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #13 of 20 primaries in Southwark and #1,456 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 62.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.32 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

49.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.8%

Entering EBacc88.40%

EBacc APS4.6

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84.80%

EBacc APS4.47

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88%

EBacc APS4.47

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS4.79

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69%

EBacc APS4.31

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS4.3

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.2%

Achieving A*–A13.5%

Achieving A*–B62.7%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate89.6%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.42

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

75%

LA 66%

Reading84% LA 76%

Writing81% LA 74%

Maths89% LA 75%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

65%

LA 64%England 61%

Reading79% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing85% LA 72% · Eng 72%

Maths85% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

71%

LA 65%England 60%

Reading79% LA 76% · Eng 73%

Writing84% LA 75% · Eng 71%

Maths82% LA 76% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.8

Read

LA 0.8

-2.5 to 0.9

1.7

Write

LA 1.3

0.1 to 3.3

0.8

Maths

LA 0.9

-0.8 to 2.4

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

85%

LA 66%England 65%

Reading92% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing85% LA 79% · Eng 78%

Maths92% LA 78% · Eng 79%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

110

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.0

Read

LA 1.0

-1.6 to 1.7

-1.1

Write

LA 1.0

-2.6 to 0.4

0.1

Maths

LA 0.9

-1.3 to 1.6

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

73%

LA 67%

Reading84% LA 76%

Writing76% LA 78%

Maths85% LA 78%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

111

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.5

Read

LA 1.1

-1.2 to 2.2

-0.9

Write

LA 1.1

-2.5 to 0.7

1.2

Maths

LA 1.3

-0.3 to 2.7

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 November 2021

Inspection Report

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05 October 2018

Inspection Report

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23 October 2014

Inspection Report

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30 March 2011

Inspection Report

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11 May 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2021-11-30

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-10-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-10-23

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-03-30

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.3%(55 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,275 pupils. During this period, there were 74 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,275	74	5.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,280	69	5.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,307	81	6.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,315	60	4.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,310	84	6.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,332	103	7.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,334	82	6.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,340	90	6.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,337	61	4.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,341	41	3.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,327	58	4.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,308	39	3.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,294	6	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,297	31	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,271	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,271	37	2.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,271	51	4.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,239	22	1.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,243	19	1.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,261	34	2.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,210	44	3.6%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,230	33	2.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,235	25	2.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,231	22	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,239	59	4.8%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,259	30	2.4%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 99 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 48 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils