Ark Bolingbroke AcademyEst. 2012

“In pursuit of excellence”

StateSecondary

GoodSecondaryAges 11–18770 pupils

Wakehurst Road, SW11 6BFWebsite02079248200

Good770 pupilsAges 11–180.93mi catchment

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils770

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils770

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Type

Free

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

770 / 800 (96%)

Head Teacher

Claire Edis

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2024

Results

Attainment 8: 60.2

AdmissionsIn demand

Last distance: 0.93 miles (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

Avg 92%

6.4%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.4%vs 6.5% avg

Would recommend

90%vs 92% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence15.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate19.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support15.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health42 pupils (28%)

Speech, Language & Communication39 pupils (26%)

Specific Learning Difficulty39 pupils (26%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder18 pupils (12%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment3 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)45

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)32

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils770

Free school meals28.7%

English as additional language26.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British34.3%

White Other17.8%

Black African10.9%

Mixed Other10.6%

Black Caribbean4.2%

Mixed White & Asian3.5%

Other3.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.1%

Unclassified2.6%

Pakistani2.3%

Mixed White & African2.1%

Black Other1.8%

Asian Other1.0%

Chinese0.9%

White Irish0.5%

Indian0.5%

Bangladeshi0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

190 responses

Happy child100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 9Least deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Dec 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingBOLINGBROKE HOSPITALGrade II Listed

Leavers' Destinations

90.0%

to education

Sixth Form75.0%

Employment0.0%

NEET6.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Ark Schools

KS4

Attainment 846.6

Progress 80.19

EBacc entry64.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£8,869

total expenditure per pupil

£-731 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,429

Support staff£688

Premises£88

Energy£171

Learning resources£613

Income per pupil£8,992

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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