SchoolScoresArk Evelyn Grace Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of ARK SCHOOLS
255 Shakespeare Road, Lambeth, London, SE24 0QN
020 7737 9520 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Lambeth comparisons use the 7 of its 19 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 12 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 | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 84% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 90% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 85% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 81% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). 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. Lambeth figures pool parents at the Lambeth 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
81 pupils in this year group.
26% — 15 points below the Lambeth average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26% | 41% | 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. | 39.9 | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 4.1 | 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.
124 pupils in this year group.
81% — 10 points below the Lambeth average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 81% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 39% | 51% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 8% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 32% | 27% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | – | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 81% |
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 Lambeth. 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 | 51 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 102 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.4 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.5
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 66.1% | 43.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5% | 13.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.2% | 42.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 30% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 31.7% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 41.4 | 10.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 2% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 23.0% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 11th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 6% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 14.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 18 state secondary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.2 | 11.8 |
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.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Charter School North Dulwich 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · 79% grade 5+ English and maths
- South Bank University Sixth Form 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- Trinity Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- James Allen's Girls' School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 78% A*/A at A level
- The Charter School East Dulwich 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sacred Heart Catholic School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Alleyn's School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 82% A*/A at A level
- Saint Gabriel's College 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Clapham Sixth Form 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
- Platanos College 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Evelyn Grace Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Ark Evelyn Grace Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 26% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 20 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Ark Evelyn Grace Academy?
82% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ark Evelyn Grace Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ark Evelyn Grace Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Ark Evelyn Grace Academy as their first choice for 51 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 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 135389.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.