News6th December 2024

Ark secondary schools show exceptional progress

Key Stage 4 results released by the Department for Education show Ark Greenwich and Ark King Solomon in the top one percent of schools nationally.

Ark Greenwich Free SchoolArk King Solomon AcademyArk Bolingbroke AcademyArk Isaac Newton Academy

Exceptional progress scores have placed four Ark schools among the highest-performing secondaries in the country. Provisional data shows that Ark Greenwich Free School is in the top 15 schools nationally with a score of +1.4. This means that students made nearly grade and a half more progress on average than their peers nationally. King Solomon Academy (+1.18) also placed in the top one percent of schools, with Ark Bolingbroke (+1.05) in the top two percent, and Ark Isaac Newton (+0.91) in the top five percent.

Overall, Ark’s network of 20 secondaries in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth scored an average of +0.18. As a network that serves a very high proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, we’re particularly focused on closing the attainment gap. This year, Ark students eligible for pupil premium made over half a grade more progress than disadvantaged students nationally (-0.03 vs -0.57).

Director of Secondary Education Jerry Collins said, “This year’s results reflect our students and staff’s hard work, resilience, and determination. At Ark, we believe every child has the potential to excel, and these achievements showcase what can be accomplished through dedication and belief in our mission.”

Tehrim Valibhai, Head of School at Ark Greenwich, said: “Our student’s achievements are nothing short of exceptional—especially for a non-selective school in a disadvantaged part of London. These outcomes are a testament to the dedication of our scholars, the commitment of our staff, and the trust our parents have placed in us.”

Beth Humphreys, Principal at Ark King Solomon, said: “We are delighted that KSA pupils continue to make exceptional progress in our all-through school. We are so proud of how hard they work to secure their many achievements and are grateful to their parents and the wider community for all their support.”