School Summary

Ark Oval Primary Academy


Boys: 299
Girls: 290
Total Pupils: 589
Opened: 01-09-2011
Ofsted: Good
Principal: Shiraz Khan
Ark Oval Primary Academy
98 Cherry Orchard Road
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 6BA
Telephone: 02086883000
Website: https://www.arkovalprimary.org

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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":4,"text":{"text":"My both Children goes to Ark Oval Primary Academy. The school definitely deserves to be an outstanding school. It has done terrific job during COVID times and the way they manage the whole pandemic situation with prompt communication and following the tough and ever-changing government protocols.\n\nThe school staff and teachers are very respectful, well-behaved and always make sure they are understanding children needs and focus more on work and well-being of children. Their support to children and parents is phenomenal and praiseworthy.\n\nIf there is anything that requires to be classified as scope of improvement, then it could be the extra-curricular facilities at school like sports, summer camp, or any other classes where children could take advantage and not opt for other places during break\/school recess, yet it is satisfactory to the least.\n\nI wish this school to be all the best and kudos to the whole teaching staff!","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My both Children goes to Ark Oval Primary Academy. The school definitely deserves to be an outstanding school. It has done terrific job during COVID times and the way they manage the whole pandemic situation with prompt communication and following the tough and ever-changing government protocols.\n\nThe school staff and teachers are very respectful, well-behaved and always make sure they are understanding children needs and focus more on work and well-being of children. Their support to children and parents is phenomenal and praiseworthy.\n\nIf there is anything that requires to be classified as scope of improvement, then it could be the extra-curricular facilities at school like sports, summer camp, or any other classes where children could take advantage and not opt for other places during break\/school recess, yet it is satisfactory to the least.\n\nI wish this school to be all the best and kudos to the whole teaching staff!","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Ankur Mittal","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/102671183259484138184\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjV7vPbff0TfouhFqOljeaaK4yTW2s0Nsh-ytx4haAOSb2A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-07-04T15:47:38Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"My daughters are going to this school and we are completely happy with the school in terms of teaching and discipline. During online learning, we were able to witness it as we were at home and the teachers are super helpful. Thanks for the teachers and school staff for providing such a good environment for kids.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"My daughters are going to this school and we are completely happy with the school in terms of teaching and discipline. During online learning, we were able to witness it as we were at home and the teachers are super helpful. Thanks for the teachers and school staff for providing such a good environment for kids.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"gurusankar a","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/105065339385574895372\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVPhaD0mGNCOCMmQZekNL6rbAomHbmecAKNV-dyn4ygm2-3=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-09-16T06:00:14Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"3 of my kids are in this school since nursery. We are really happy with the school and the teachers. They are doing great job. Only one think l want to mention it would be great if they can work a bit more on children mental health in this hard period. Thank you very much and lm very happy to send my kids to this school.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"3 of my kids are in this school since nursery. We are really happy with the school and the teachers. They are doing great job. Only one think l want to mention it would be great if they can work a bit more on children mental health in this hard period. Thank you very much and lm very happy to send my kids to this school.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"ilyas","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/117748200344760518153\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocKNkM640WtMZXbbNlVINvvDqFSGmg5trL3gl1kOcEne=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4"},"publishTime":"2021-07-02T22:36:08Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"The school as a whole has provided immense support in the upbringing of our child. The head teacher along with the class teachers have been working hard to provide the best possible support to fulfil the educational needs of the children. I will definitely recommend this school to kids living in the catchment area of the school.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"The school as a whole has provided immense support in the upbringing of our child. The head teacher along with the class teachers have been working hard to provide the best possible support to fulfil the educational needs of the children. I will definitely recommend this school to kids living in the catchment area of the school.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Bona Soares","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/105834071085567470350\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVXLRnItQA6_d01ItEzGZ6h_9b_A7MsIKRTWNnUxthxVr4G=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2"},"publishTime":"2021-06-17T11:03:24Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":5,"text":{"text":"The Ark Oval Academy is a great school which gives the opportunities to kids to develop their hidden skills. My children are attending the school very happily and are encouraged and supported by teachers everyday. The misbehaviour is treated very seriously by the school and there is no place for bullyism. The school is clean, safe and welcoming. During the covid lockdown all staff worked tremendously hard to ensure all pupils catch up with the learning. Parents were also supported and encouraged to keep on going during this difficult time. I highly recommend the school as I never had any issues with teachers whatsoever.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"The Ark Oval Academy is a great school which gives the opportunities to kids to develop their hidden skills. My children are attending the school very happily and are encouraged and supported by teachers everyday. The misbehaviour is treated very seriously by the school and there is no place for bullyism. The school is clean, safe and welcoming. During the covid lockdown all staff worked tremendously hard to ensure all pupils catch up with the learning. Parents were also supported and encouraged to keep on going during this difficult time. I highly recommend the school as I never had any issues with teachers whatsoever.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Abdessamad Zamir","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/105328927098340659599\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/ACg8ocJnhGCMMWJb806ZRQTQu9vZCn8OgHAB1dC8Qk30eKGw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2021-06-17T11:48:41Z"}]