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Ark Acton pupil Zaniya playing lacrosse
Wednesday 6th October 2021

Ark Acton Academy has introduced new compulsory weekly sports sessions and its students are reaping the benefits of increased morale, lower post-pandemic anxiety and greater focus.
Along with a new range of optional clubs at lunchtime and before and after school, all of Year 8 and Year 10’s students now have a compulsory weekly sports session, alongside their regular PE lessons.

Monday 4th October 2021

The first Year 7 students started at Ark Soane Academy, our brand-new non-selective school in Acton last month.
The first phase of the school’s buildings are complete and students are enjoying the facilities on offer. 
178 students joined the new school in September, including Hudayfah Malik, Retadj Amrane, and Younis Ali. 
Hudayfah said:

Friday 1st October 2021

Ofsted inspectors have praised Ark Alexandra Academy’s positive progress and said, “Leaders and those responsible for governance are taking effective action in order for the school to become a good school”.
The school’s current Ofsted rating of ‘Requires Improvement’ was conducted in 2017 when it was known as Ark William Parker Academy.
Since merging with Ark Helenswood and becoming Ark Alexandra in 2019, the school has rapidly improved, which was noted on 13th July 2021 when Ofsted last visited as part of its monitoring schedule.

Friday 3rd September 2021

Many of our schools have made the most of the summer to help students catch up. Along with a focus on literacy and numeracy, students have embarked on a range of adventures. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with many students feeling much more positively towards school as a result of activities over the summer. We spoke to some of our headteachers and principals to find out how their summer schools went.

Thursday 2nd September 2021

Ark’s Chief Executive has joined a range of education leaders to propose a plan to support schools' recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lucy Heller is joined by Geoff Barton of ASCL, David Hughes of AOC, Leora Cruddas of the CST, Paul Tarn of Delta, Martyn Oliver of Outwood Grange, Sir Hamid Patel of Star Academies and Sir John Coles of ULT to ask for an additional £5.8bn over the next three years.

Wednesday 1st September 2021

In a few days, school corridors will be filled with the sound of energetic footsteps, and playgrounds bursting with laughter and Ark schools have been busy preparing to welcome students back.
 
Venessa Willms, Ark’s Director of Education, said:
 

Thursday 12th August 2021

Ark students are celebrating GCSE successes following a uniquely challenging year. 
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On this page we are sharing some of the individual stories about our hard-working students:

Thursday 12th August 2021

Students from across the Ark network are celebrating after they received their GCSE results today.  

Tuesday 10th August 2021

Ark students are celebrating A level and BTEC successes following a uniquely challenging year. 
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On this page we are sharing some of the individual stories about our hard-working students who have have shared their plans for the future:

Tuesday 10th August 2021

Today, students at Ark’s schools are receiving their A Level and BTEC grades, with hundreds securing places at top universities and on high quality apprenticeships.  
Staff and students at Ark Schools have faced significant challenges over the past year, including the changed assessment system introduced to cope with the pandemic and the disruption caused throughout the academic year as a result of lockdowns and Covid restrictions.  

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