Ark All Saints Academy
97%
Capacity
581
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Ark All Saints Academy
Ark All Saints Academy is a Church of England secondary school in Southwark that is running very close to capacity, with 581 pupils against a published capacity of 600. Its intake is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms: 61.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and reflective of the local community it serves. The school is clearly in demand — for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 254 applications for 120 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.12. Of those applicants, 64 put the school as their first preference, and all 64 received an offer. This suggests that while the school is popular, families who prioritise it stand a reasonable chance of securing a place, particularly if they live nearby or have a church connection given its religious character.
Academically, Ark All Saints Academy performs well above the national average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.44 is classed as 'Above average', meaning pupils here make significantly more progress than pupils with similar starting points across England. That score places it 9th out of 19 secondary schools in Southwark, just a whisker below the local authority average of 0.46. In English, the school’s Progress 8 score is particularly strong at 0.64, and in maths it sits at 0.42. Attainment 8 stands at 44.4, and 62.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 confirmed it remains Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The previous graded inspection in 2015 also rated it Good, so there is a consistent track record.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, science labs, a chapel, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Its sports provision is broad, covering swimming, football, hockey, rowing, and martial arts, while clubs range from coding and Model UN to choir and Young Enterprise. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, visual impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. With a sixth form on site and a clear academic trajectory, this school suits families looking for a well-subscribed, inclusive secondary with strong progress outcomes and a faith-based ethos, particularly those in or near Southwark.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 140 Wyndham Road, London, Southwark, SE5 0UB |
| Headteacher | Lucy Frame |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 581 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 61.8% |
| School Capacity | 581 / 600 (97% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.44)
578th of 3,141
Nationally
188th of 487
In London
9th of 19
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2334%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 120 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)34%
- FE college28%
- Sixth form college23%
- Not sustained10%
- Employment3%
- Apprenticeship2%
90% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed120
254
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- Mixed11.3%
- Black10.2%
- White British7.1%
- White (other)7.1%
- Asian3.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
36
Total schools
33
Oversubscribed
28
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ark All Saints Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
140 Wyndham Road, London
Southwark, SE5 0UB
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