Ark Greenwich Free School
URN: 138245 • London SE18 4LH
Overview
- Name
- Ark Greenwich Free School
- URN
- 138245
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rhys Spiers (Executive Principal) Tehrim Valibhai (Head of School) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02083193692
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 403 Shooters Hill Road, London SE18 4LH
Summary
Ark Greenwich Free School (AGFS) is a mixed secondary free school located in Greenwich, London, with a current enrolment of 601 pupils and a capacity of 600. The school prides itself on providing a high-quality education, having been judged "OUTSTANDING" by Ofsted in April 2023. AGFS focuses on creating a respectful and disciplined community where students are encouraged to aspire to their highest potential.
The curriculum at AGFS is designed to be academically rigorous, with approximately 95% of students studying the English Baccalaureate (EBACC) qualifications. The school emphasizes mastery in numeracy and literacy, ensuring that all scholars engage in full GCSE qualifications. Additionally, AGFS promotes character development through its unique programmes, fostering traits such as self-confidence and independence.
AGFS is committed to professional development for its staff and aims to remain at the forefront of educational innovation. The school values ambition, growth, fellowship, and scholarship, striving to equip students not only for academic success but also for their future careers and personal development within the community.
The curriculum at AGFS is designed to be academically rigorous, with approximately 95% of students studying the English Baccalaureate (EBACC) qualifications. The school emphasizes mastery in numeracy and literacy, ensuring that all scholars engage in full GCSE qualifications. Additionally, AGFS promotes character development through its unique programmes, fostering traits such as self-confidence and independence.
AGFS is committed to professional development for its staff and aims to remain at the forefront of educational innovation. The school values ambition, growth, fellowship, and scholarship, striving to equip students not only for academic success but also for their future careers and personal development within the community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Greenwich
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 601
- Boys
- 336
- Girls
- 265
- FSM %
- 37.20
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 601 | 336 | 265 | 600 | 37.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 599 | 347 | 252 | 600 | 32.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 593 | 348 | 245 | 600 | 28.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 593 | 348 | 245 | 600 | 28.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 596 | 361 | 235 | 590 | 25.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 577 | 356 | 221 | 560 | 20.10 |
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