Ark Walworth Academy, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2014 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
70.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.3
Avg class size
44
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
973 pupils
1,200 capacity
227 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Southwark
Places available
3,440
Applications
2,545
Got 1st preference
71.7%
Got preferred school
95.0%
Secondary admissions across Southwark (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.94126%
Overall absence
20.04745%
Persistent absence
843
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ark Walworth Academy
Oasis Academy Surrey Square
Michael Faraday School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
Angel Oak Academy
Phoenix Primary School
Boutcher Church of England Primary School
St George's Church of England Primary School
Robert Browning Primary School
Haymerle School
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
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