SchoolScoresArk All Saints Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form
Part of ARK SCHOOLS
140 Wyndham Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 0UB
020 7450 5959 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 June 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Southwark comparisons use the 12 of its 20 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 87% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 28% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 36% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 81% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 14% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 68% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southwark. Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southwark figures pool parents at the Southwark schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
114 pupils in this year group.
41% — 14 points below the Southwark average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 55% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.2 | 52.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
125 pupils in this year group.
92% — 2 points below the Southwark average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 47% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 14% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 29% | 21% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southwark. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 104 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 66 |
| Of those, offered a place | 66 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 245 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 63.7% | 46.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.5% | 29.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 94% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8 | 11.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 6.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 98% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 21.2 | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 19 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 96% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 30.7% | 20.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Saint Gabriel's College 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Arco Academy 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- South Bank University Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Platanos College 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lilian Baylis Technology School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Walworth Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Peckham 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Saviour's and St Olave's CofE School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ark All Saints Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark All Saints Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 June 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ark All Saints Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Ark All Saints Academy?
72% of the 18 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Ark All Saints Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ark All Saints Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 66 families put Ark All Saints Academy as their first choice for 104 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 66 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139718.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.