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Ark Walworth Academy

Southwark, SE1 5UJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.18
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
91 1st-choice / 125 places
Ranking
#1,123
of 3,141 nationally

About Ark Walworth Academy

Ark Walworth Academy sits within the Southwark local authority, a London borough with 24 secondary schools, 12 of which hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself is ranked 16th out of 19 schools in the area by Progress 8 score, placing it in the bottom third locally. Its top-performing peers include The St Thomas the Apostle College, Sacred Heart Catholic School, and Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich, all of which post significantly higher Progress 8 scores. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Harris Academy Bermondsey, less than a kilometre away. With 971 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,200, the school is not yet full, but it is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 392 applications for 125 places, with 91 first-preference offers made. That works out at just over three applicants per place, reflecting strong local demand despite the competitive field.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressShorncliffe Road, London, Southwark, SE1 5UJ
HeadteacherJessica West
Local AuthoritySouthwark
Number of Pupils971
Free School Meals (FSM)68.6%
School Capacity971 / 1,200 (81% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryDining HallSports HallSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsTheatreChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballBasketballNetballRugbySwimmingTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaModel United NationsChoirCodingDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

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

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