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

Ofsted judged Ark Walworth Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ark Walworth Academy?

Ark Walworth Academy has 973 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ark Walworth Academy take?

Ark Walworth Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Ark Walworth Academy located?

Ark Walworth Academy is located in London, SE1 5UJ, Southwark.

How do I apply to Ark Walworth Academy?

Ark Walworth 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.

How are Year 7 places decided at Ark Walworth Academy?

When Ark Walworth 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 post) — 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. 6 places in each 6-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 180 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 Walworth Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 35.7% of pupils at Ark Walworth 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 Walworth 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 post) — 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. 6 places in each 6-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 employed) — 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. 6 places in each 6-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.

PAN of 180 is for Year 7 (secondary); Year 12 (sixth form, external applicants) PAN is 10. Sixth form also has minimum academic entrance requirements. Criteria list applies to all applications (Year 7 and in-year) per section 4.

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 Walworth Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark Walworth Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Ark Walworth Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ark Walworth Academy?: Ark Walworth Academy has 973 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ark Walworth Academy take?: Ark Walworth Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Ark Walworth Academy located?: Ark Walworth Academy is located in London, SE1 5UJ, Southwark.
How do I apply to Ark Walworth Academy?: Ark Walworth 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.
How are Year 7 places decided at Ark Walworth Academy?: When Ark Walworth 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 post) — 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. 6 places in each 6-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 180 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 Walworth Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 35.7% of pupils at Ark Walworth 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 Walworth 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 post) — 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. 6 places in each 6-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 employed) — 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. 6 places in each 6-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.

Ark Walworth Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark Walworth Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Ark Walworth Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ark Walworth Academy?: Ark Walworth Academy has 973 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ark Walworth Academy take?: Ark Walworth Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Ark Walworth Academy located?: Ark Walworth Academy is located in London, SE1 5UJ, Southwark.
How do I apply to Ark Walworth Academy?: Ark Walworth 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.
How are Year 7 places decided at Ark Walworth Academy?: When Ark Walworth 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 post) — 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. 6 places in each 6-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 180 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 Walworth Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 35.7% of pupils at Ark Walworth Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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