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Ark Globe Academy

Southwark, SE1 6AGSecondaryAges 3–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
Progress 8
+0.22
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 82 places
Ranking
#1,024
of 3,141 nationally

About Ark Globe Academy

Ark Globe Academy is a school that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 secondary intake, the school received 306 applications for just 82 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.73 to one. Of those applications, 60 were first-preference choices, and all 60 received an offer. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, and it’s backed up by the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, which rated overall effectiveness as Good. Behaviour and attitudes were judged Outstanding, and early years provision was also Outstanding. Leadership and management, quality of education, personal development and the sixth form all came out as Good. The school is led by headteacher Matt Jones OBE and serves a notably diverse intake: 63.9 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHarper Road, London, Southwark, SE1 6AG
HeadteacherMatt Jones OBE
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils1,275
Free School Meals (FSM)63.9%
School Capacity1,275 / 1,645 (78% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2021
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Sixth Form CentreDining HallAstro TurfScience LabsTennis CourtsGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteSwimming PoolTheatrePlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

AthleticsFootballRowingRugbyCricketCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraChoirYoung EnterpriseDebateScience ClubDuke of EdinburghNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ark Globe Academy

Ark Globe Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.