What did Ofsted judge Ark All Saints Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Ark All Saints Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ark All Saints Academy?

Ark All Saints Academy has 568 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ark All Saints Academy take?

Ark All Saints Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Ark All Saints Academy located?

Ark All Saints Academy is located in London, SE5 0UB, Southwark.

How do I apply to Ark All Saints Academy?

Ark All Saints Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Ark All Saints Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Ark All Saints Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Ark All Saints Academy?

When Ark All Saints Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children — ‘Looked After Children’ and children who have previously been a ‘Looked After Child’ but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children of staff (skill shortage) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Ark Schools must approve the Principal’s assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members’ eligibility under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 4 places in each 4-form year group); 3. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, “sibling” means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ark All Saints Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 39.3% of pupils at Ark All Saints Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ark All Saints Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously looked after children — ‘Looked After Children’ and children who have previously been a ‘Looked After Child’ but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted
2Children of staff (skill shortage) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Ark Schools must approve the Principal’s assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members’ eligibility under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 4 places in each 4-form year group).
3Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, “sibling” means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address.
4Children of staff (2+ years employment) — Children of staff in the school who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is submitted. Ark Schools must approve the Principal’s decision to allocate places to staff under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 4 places in each 4-form year group).
5Distance — Distance measurement – Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. For normal round applications the Local Authority (Lambeth Council) measures distance on behalf of Ark Schools. Lambeth Council use a computerised system to calculate straight line distance between the child’s home and the main entrance to the school. For In Year applications the schools use their own distance measuring application to calculate the straight line distance.

If two applications tie: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

In the case of multiple births or siblings in the same year group, where there is only one place available in the school, all will be considered together as one application.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Ark All Saints Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark All Saints Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Ark All Saints Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ark All Saints Academy?: Ark All Saints Academy has 568 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ark All Saints Academy take?: Ark All Saints Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Ark All Saints Academy located?: Ark All Saints Academy is located in London, SE5 0UB, Southwark.
How do I apply to Ark All Saints Academy?: Ark All Saints Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Ark All Saints Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Ark All Saints Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Ark All Saints Academy?: When Ark All Saints Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children — ‘Looked After Children’ and children who have previously been a ‘Looked After Child’ but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children of staff (skill shortage) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Ark Schools must approve the Principal’s assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members’ eligibility under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 4 places in each 4-form year group); 3. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, “sibling” means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ark All Saints Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 39.3% of pupils at Ark All Saints Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ark All Saints Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously looked after children — ‘Looked After Children’ and children who have previously been a ‘Looked After Child’ but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted
2Children of staff (skill shortage) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Ark Schools must approve the Principal’s assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members’ eligibility under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 4 places in each 4-form year group).
3Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, “sibling” means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address.
4Children of staff (2+ years employment) — Children of staff in the school who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is submitted. Ark Schools must approve the Principal’s decision to allocate places to staff under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 4 places in each 4-form year group).
5Distance — Distance measurement – Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. For normal round applications the Local Authority (Lambeth Council) measures distance on behalf of Ark Schools. Lambeth Council use a computerised system to calculate straight line distance between the child’s home and the main entrance to the school. For In Year applications the schools use their own distance measuring application to calculate the straight line distance.

In the case of multiple births or siblings in the same year group, where there is only one place available in the school, all will be considered together as one application.

Ark All Saints Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark All Saints Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Ark All Saints Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2015 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ark All Saints Academy?: Ark All Saints Academy has 568 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ark All Saints Academy take?: Ark All Saints Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Ark All Saints Academy located?: Ark All Saints Academy is located in London, SE5 0UB, Southwark.
How do I apply to Ark All Saints Academy?: Ark All Saints Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Ark All Saints Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Ark All Saints Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Ark All Saints Academy?: When Ark All Saints Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children — ‘Looked After Children’ and children who have previously been a ‘Looked After Child’ but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children of staff (skill shortage) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Ark Schools must approve the Principal’s assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members’ eligibility under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 4 places in each 4-form year group); 3. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, “sibling” means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 120 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ark All Saints Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 39.3% of pupils at Ark All Saints Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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