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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 600
Number of Pupils: 601
Number of Boys: 336
Number of Girls: 265

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 15% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African28.50%171
White British15.30%92
Other White12.10%73
Other Mixed9.50%57
Other (any other ethnic group)5.30%32
Unclassified5.20%31
Caribbean3.70%22
Other Asian3.50%21
White and Black African3.30%20
Chinese3.20%19
White and Black Caribbean2.50%15
Indian2.20%13
Other Black1.70%10
White and Asian1.50%9
Bangladeshi1.30%8
Pakistani1.20%7
Irish0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (1.10)
Of the 110 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 97 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
1.10
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.05
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
86%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
35%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
67%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
36%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
59.0
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
42.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.6
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.