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Ark Greenwich Free School
Outstandinggraded 25/04/2023Ages 11–18601 pupilsFaithNone
Ark Greenwich Free School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Greenwich local authority. The school has around 601 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/04/2023, Ark Greenwich Free School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 64 and 77% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Ark Greenwich Free School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 25/04/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 868.2
England avg 45.1 · was 63.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+1.4
Grade 5+ English & maths90%
England avg 45% · was 77% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths98%
England avg 65% · was 94% in 2023/24
EBacc entry71%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score6.46
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake41.5%
Free school meals41.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language18.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.7%
Attendance94.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence15.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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