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Ark Academy

Brent, HA9 9JRSecondaryAges 3–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About Ark Academy

Ark Academy sits within the Brent local authority, one of eight secondary schools in the borough rated Outstanding by Ofsted out of a total of 18 state secondaries. It is the only all-through school in this group, covering ages 3 to 18. Among its top-performing peers in the local area, Michaela Community School holds the highest ranking score at 2.56, followed by Wembley High Technology College at 1.43 and JFS at 1.16. Ark Academy is also the nearest Outstanding-rated school to Michaela, sitting just 0.3 kilometres away. This places the school in a competitive local landscape where families have several high-performing options within a short distance. The school’s mixed gender intake and non-religious character make it a straightforward choice for families who want a strong academic environment without a faith-based admissions criteria.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressForty Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA9 9JR
HeadteacherDelia Smith
Local AuthorityBrent
Number of Pupils1,642

Facilities

13
LibrarySwimming PoolGymnasiumTennis CourtsMusic RoomsAstro TurfPlaying FieldsSports HallArt StudiosDining HallTheatreScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

RoundersFootballHockeyRugbyMartial ArtsGymnasticsCross CountryBadmintonSwimmingRowing

Clubs & Activities

CodingDebateGardeningDuke of EdinburghArt ClubOrchestraEco ClubNewspaperBook ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: arkacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ark Academy

Ark Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.