Located in London, Ark Greenwich Free School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Ark Greenwich Free School currently has around 601 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.9% boys and 44.1% girls. Around 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 28.5%. white british pupils make up about 15.3% , followed by other white at 12.1%
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 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 60% who stay in school sixth forms and 16% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 403 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LH |
| Website: | http://www.arkgreenwichfreeschool.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02083193692 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Greenwich |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James MacNaughton |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138245 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 601 |
| Number of Boys: | 336 |
| Number of Girls: | 265 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15% | 8.2% |
| African | 28.50% | 171 |
| White British | 15.30% | 92 |
| Other White | 12.10% | 73 |
| Other Mixed | 9.50% | 57 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.30% | 32 |
| Unclassified | 5.20% | 31 |
| Caribbean | 3.70% | 22 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 21 |
| White and Black African | 3.30% | 20 |
| Chinese | 3.20% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 15 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 13 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 7 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill Shooters Hill , SE18 3RS | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eglinton Junior School Whitworth Road , SE18 3SX | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eglinton Infant School Paget Rise , SE18 3PY | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eglinton Primary School Paget Rise , SE18 3PY | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deansfield Primary School Dairsie Road , Eltham SE9 1XP | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Greenwich Free School 403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield School Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke School Corelli Road , Shooters Hill Road SE3 8EP | - not rated | 763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Halley Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 778 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circle Education 124-126 Broadwalk , Kidbrooke SE3 8ND | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton School Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park Academy Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Park School Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Wood School 12 Hargood Road , SE3 8HR | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.