Impact stories

Part of the Ark model has always been to learn from our schools and ventures and share those lessons. This library of impact insights gives a window into some of this work, but if you are interested in partnering with Ark or learning more about our approach, please get in touch.

Impact17th March 2024

One school’s experience with English Mastery

Ark Curriculum Plus is a non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting teachers in providing consistent, high-quality education to all students. English Mastery is one of their curriculum programmes.

Ark Curriculum Plus
Impact25th January 2024

A new therapeutic learning centre for Portsmouth

The Jonathan Centre at Ark Charter is helping to provide children on the SEN register with access to much-needed support
Impact23rd January 2024

The transformative power of sports

The Ark Sport programme allows students to try new activities and have different experiences throughout the year.

Ark Franklin Primary Academy
Impact25th December 2023

A whole-school approach to mental health

Embedding mental health in the curriculum has been hugely influential in Ark Elvin’s journey from Special Measures to Outstanding in just six years.

Ark Elvin Academy
Impact28th November 2023

Exceptional achievement in a challenging context

In 2023, Ark Kings primary outperformed their local area by 22 percentage points

Ark Kings Academy
Impact2nd November 2023

From special measures to outstanding: Ark Little Ridge

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy in Hastings has built a reputation for excellence since becoming an Ark school.
Impact23rd August 2023

“Working with Ark has transformed how we volunteer,” says Salesforce

Ark’s partnership with Salesforce began with just one school in 2018, but quickly grew to impact not only Ark’s wider network of schools, but Salesforce’s global offices as well.

Ark Evelyn Grace AcademyArk Burlington Danes Academy
Impact27th July 2023

Sporting excellence: Ark Globe

In July 2023, Ark Globe’s Junior Boys Athletics Team came second in the country in the English Schools National Athletics finals.

Ark Globe Academy
Impact22nd May 2023

Ark Music builds skills for both students and teachers

The Ark Music programme is helping teachers to enhance their skills – and their children to develop a lifelong love of music.
Impact22nd January 2023

Music is not just an ‘add-on’

At Ark Acton in west London, the Ark Music programme sees a reversal of the nationwide decrease in music teaching.

Ark Acton Academy
Impact7th November 2022

English Mastery takes legwork out of curriculum planning

Ark Curriculum Plus is a non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting teachers in providing consistent, high-quality education to all students. English Mastery is one of their curriculum programmes.

Ark John Archer Primary AcademyArk Curriculum Plus
Impact21st April 2022

Added progress in Early Years thanks to Ark Start

Ark Start nurseries create nurturing environments that emphasise creativity, and independence.

Ark John Archer Primary AcademyArk Start

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