SchoolScoresArk Globe Academy
Academy · All-through, ages 3 to 18 · Mixed · Nursery class · Sixth form
Part of ARK SCHOOLS
Harper Road, London, SE1 6AG
020 7407 6877 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 12 July 2026.
In short: 4 exceptional, 4 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
57 pupils in this year group.
75% — 5 points above the Southwark average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 70% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
155 pupils in this year group.
49% — 6 points below the Southwark average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% | 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. | 48.4 | 52.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.6 | 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.
145 pupils in this year group.
89% — 5 points below the Southwark average, and 3 points below 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. | 89% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 54% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 10% | 13% |
| Further education college | 26% | 21% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
42 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 14% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 63% | 64% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 36.1 | 38.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
13 subjects, 126 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 25 | 8% | 16% | 20% |
| Economics | 19 | 0% | 16% | 26% |
| Mathematics | 14 | 14% | 21% | 40% |
| English Literature | 10 | 0% | 10% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 10 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Biology | 9 | 0% | 22% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 9 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Psychology | 9 | 0% | 11% | 19% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Computer Studies / Computing, History, Physics, Geography.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
73 students in this year group.
86% — about the same as the Southwark average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 87% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 14% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
69 students in this year group.
91% — 8 points above the Southwark average, and 31 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 91% | 83% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 43% | 33% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 81 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 57 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 310 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
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.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 34 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 54 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Southwark | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 65.6% | 46.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 49% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.3% | 29.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 71% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 73% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.7% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 41% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4 | 11.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Lower than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 6.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 95% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2 | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 20 state secondary schools in Southwark. Higher than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 11.9 | 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
- St Saviour's and St Olave's CofE School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- South Bank University Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Walworth Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Bermondsey 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's College London Maths School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A+ average A level grade
- Oasis Academy South Bank 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Michael's Catholic College 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- London Nautical, City of London Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Globe Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Globe Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 exceptional, 4 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Ark Globe Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Ark Globe Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 57 families put Ark Globe Academy as their first choice for 81 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 57 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 135584.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.