Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

About Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is a secondary school in Lambeth that has seen a significant turnaround in its most recent Ofsted inspection, moving from Requires Improvement to Good across all judged areas. Parent feedback is notably positive, with 82% of respondents to the Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025, shows particularly strong results for pupil happiness and safety: 87% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 92% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly in demand locally; for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 108 applications for just 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.35. Only 22 of those applications were first-preference offers, suggesting that while it is popular, many families are also listing other schools. With 61.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage.

Academically, the school’s Progress 8 score of -0.46 is classified as ‘Below average’ and places it 15th out of 15 secondary schools in Lambeth. This means that, on average, pupils achieve nearly half a grade less per subject than their peers nationally with similar starting points. The Attainment 8 score of 39.1 is also below the national average, and only 27.5% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is relatively high at 54.1%, but the proportion of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above is just 11.9%. The school’s ranking in the bottom 50% nationally (2,546th out of 3,141 schools) reflects these outcomes. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.07, meaning most other Lambeth schools are helping pupils make more progress than the national average, which makes Ark Evelyn Grace’s results a particular concern for parents focused on academic attainment.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including science labs, an astro turf, art studios, a library, sports hall, tennis courts, and a chapel. There is a broad selection of clubs and activities, from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and orchestra to debate, gardening, and eco club, which 90% of parents agreed their child can access. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for a wide range of needs including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is more mixed: while 78% of parents agreed the school gives SEND children the support they need, 14% strongly disagreed. The school is a non-selective, mixed 11-16 state academy with no sixth form, so pupils will need to move on after Year 11. Given its oversubscription and improving Ofsted rating, it may suit families who prioritise a supportive, improving environment over top-tier academic results.

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