Ark Blake Academy vs Ark Oval Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Ark Blake Academy
Croydon
Ark Oval Primary Academy
Croydon
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Free schools
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Croydon
Croydon
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
759
593
Capacity
1200
630
Occupancy
63%
94%
FSM %
50.4%
34.4%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Feb 2023
Jun 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.5
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
45.5%
-
KS2 Reading
-
81%
KS2 Maths
-
71%
KS2 Writing
-
72%