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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- Preston Manor School (71.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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