Ark Bolingbroke Academy
URN: 138267 • London SW11 6BF
Overview
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Edis (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02079248200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wakehurst Road, London SW11 6BF
Summary
Ark Bolingbroke Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Wandsworth, London, with a current enrolment of 770 pupils and a capacity of 800. Established in 2012, the school was founded to provide a non-selective educational option for local families. The academy prides itself on fostering a courageous and compassionate community, with a strong emphasis on empowering excellence among its students.
The school has recently been rated as "Outstanding" in all five categories by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education. Key strengths highlighted in the inspection include exceptional support for pupils, exemplary behaviour, and a curriculum designed to build knowledge progressively. The school also prioritises reading and personal development, preparing students well for life in modern Britain.
Ark Bolingbroke Academy values strong relationships with parents and the local community, which contribute to its positive environment. The school has been recognised as Wandsworth’s Happiest Secondary School, showcasing the supportive connections between students, staff, and families. For more information, visit their website at http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/.
The school has recently been rated as "Outstanding" in all five categories by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education. Key strengths highlighted in the inspection include exceptional support for pupils, exemplary behaviour, and a curriculum designed to build knowledge progressively. The school also prioritises reading and personal development, preparing students well for life in modern Britain.
Ark Bolingbroke Academy values strong relationships with parents and the local community, which contribute to its positive environment. The school has been recognised as Wandsworth’s Happiest Secondary School, showcasing the supportive connections between students, staff, and families. For more information, visit their website at http://arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/.
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Key details
- LA
- Wandsworth
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 800
- Pupils
- 770
- Boys
- 421
- Girls
- 349
- FSM %
- 30.90
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 770 | 421 | 349 | 800 | 30.90 |
2024-09-11 | 770 | 437 | 333 | 800 | 26.80 |
2023-09-11 | 754 | 459 | 295 | 800 | 20.80 |
2022-09-11 | 754 | 459 | 295 | 800 | 20.80 |
2021-09-11 | 745 | 430 | 315 | 800 | 19.10 |
2020-09-11 | 726 | 400 | 326 | 800 | 14.00 |
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