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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.
  • Impact19th February 2025

    Holy Spirit Catholic Academy’s journey to Good rating

    Holy Spirit Catholic Academy is a smaller than average primary school with high levels of need in Bootle, Liverpool. It is among the most deprived two percent of primary schools in the country.
    Ark Curriculum Plus
  • Impact22nd January 2025

    Committing to music for every child: Ark Charter

    Ark Music works to ensure every child can have a life enriched by music, particularly those who have not had the opportunity to take part in music outside school.
    Ark Charter Academy
  • Impact18th December 2024

    Personal development helps children flourish at Ark Tindal

    In 2024, Ark Tindal in Birmingham received a Quality Mark Plus from the Association for Character Education. Adam Rand, Deputy Headteacher, explains some of the impacts of the approach.
    Ark Tindal Primary Academy
  • Impact20th November 2024

    Ark athletes triumph on the national stage

    Through Ark Sport Scholarships, we are providing free training and development for high ability students, so that every child has a genuine chance of success.
    Ark Globe Academy
  • Impact3rd September 2024

    Turning around underachievement in Hastings

    Ark’s three primary schools in Hastings serve communities in some of the most deprived wards in the country. Prior to joining Ark, the schools had outcomes well below the national average.
    Ark Blacklands Primary AcademyArk Castledown Primary AcademyArk Little Ridge Primary Academy
  • Impact30th May 2024

    Ark Soane rated Outstanding three years after opening

    Ark’s newest school, Ark Soane, opened in Acton, London, in 2021. It provides high-quality, non-selective, non-denominational education in an area of high deprivation. Fifty percent of students are eligible for free school meals compared to a national average of 25 percent.
    Ark Soane Academy
  • 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
    Ark Charter Academy
  • 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.
    Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy