Ark Academy

URN: 135600 • Wembley HA9 9JR

Overview

Name
Ark Academy
URN
135600
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ARK SCHOOLS
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
57.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Delia Smith (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
02083854370
Website
Visit
Address
Forty Avenue, Wembley HA9 9JR

Summary

Ark Academy is an all-through academy located in Wembley, North London, catering to children aged 3-18. With a current enrolment of 1,642 pupils and a capacity of 1,650, the school is dedicated to providing a seamless educational experience from nursery through to sixth form. In 2022, Ark Academy received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, highlighting its commitment to fostering a supportive and ambitious learning environment.

The academy emphasises high academic standards and personal development, aiming to cultivate confident, articulate individuals prepared for university or their chosen careers. The curriculum is enriched with a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, alongside targeted support in literacy, mathematics, and science. The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the motto "work hard, be nice," reflects its commitment to instilling strong values and a sense of citizenship among students.

As part of the Ark network, a leading education charity, Ark Academy benefits from shared resources and best practices aimed at transforming lives through education. The school encourages parental involvement and cooperation to uphold its Behaviour and Ethos Policy, ensuring a collaborative approach to student success.

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Key details

LA
Brent
Age range
3 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
1650
Pupils
1642
Boys
818
Girls
824
FSM %
34.10
Open date
2008-09-30
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Middlesex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1642 818 824 1650 34.10
2024-09-11 1642 833 809 1650 30.50
2023-09-11 1649 807 842 1650 25.60
2022-09-11 1649 807 842 1650 25.60
2021-09-11 1607 787 820 1650 24.10
2020-09-11 1595 778 817 1650 20.40

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