Ark Walworth AcademyShorncliffe Road , London

Ark Walworth Academy, based in London, provides secondary education, 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Ark Walworth Academy currently has around 971 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 68.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.6%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 34.8%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 10.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. 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 (87%) , including 45% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .