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Ark Blake Academy
Goodgraded 22/02/2023Ages 11–18782 pupilsNone
Ark Blake Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Croydon. The school has around 782 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/02/2023, Ark Blake Academy was judged Good. Families comparing secondary schools in Croydon can view Ark Blake Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Croydon (CR0 6NA), Ark Blake Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 22/02/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence26.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals50.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language34.4%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.6
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
EBacc entry58%
EBacc average point score4.28
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Croydon
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