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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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