Ark Elvin AcademyCecil Avenue , London

Located in London, Ark Elvin Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Ark Elvin Academy currently has around 1305 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.1% boys and 43.9% girls. Around 39.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 27%. african pupils make up about 19.8% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 15.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 20% who stay in school sixth forms and 61% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .