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Ark Greenwich Free School

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Ark Greenwich Free School

403 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LH

Free schools · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

68.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
68.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
62.0%
Basics 9-5
89.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

68.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2359.046.4
2023/2463.646.4
2024/2568.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+1.100.00
2023/24+1.430.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
70.6%
EBacc APS
6.46
EBacc 9-5
68.6%
EBacc 9-4
69.6%
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Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
0.71 km away · Academy 16-19 converter
Leigh Academy Halley
0.86 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Charlton Park Academy
1.19 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Rowan Wood School
1.45 km away · Free schools special
Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit
1.6 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good

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About Ark Greenwich Free School

Ark Greenwich Free School is a secondary school in London, Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.1. The school has around 601 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 403 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LH | More schools in Greenwich

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ark Greenwich Free School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2020 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ark Greenwich Free School

What is Ark Greenwich Free School's Ofsted rating?
Ark Greenwich Free School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Ark Greenwich Free School's latest exam results?
Ark Greenwich Free School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Ark Greenwich Free School located?
Ark Greenwich Free School is a secondary school in London, Greenwich (SE18 4LH).
How many pupils attend Ark Greenwich Free School?
Ark Greenwich Free School has around 601 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ark Greenwich Free School with other schools?
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