Ark Blake Academy
URN: 147832 • Croydon CR0 6NA
Overview
- Name
- Ark Blake Academy
- URN
- 147832
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sam Rispoli (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02034439000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 6 Morland Road, Croydon CR0 6NA
Summary
Ark Blake Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in East Croydon, serving 782 students with a capacity of 1,200. Opened in September 2020, the school has quickly become a popular choice in the community, consistently oversubscribed in all year groups. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive environment where exemplary behaviour is encouraged, guided by its core ethos of "working hard, being kind, and taking responsibility."
The curriculum at Ark Blake is knowledge-rich and designed to equip students with the skills necessary for future success. The school emphasizes academic excellence through high-quality teaching delivered by passionate subject experts. In addition to a robust academic programme, Ark Blake offers enrichment opportunities that promote character development and lifelong skills.
With a modern state-of-the-art building, Ark Blake Academy provides an excellent educational environment for its students. The school aims to empower students to achieve their full potential, preparing them for university or rewarding careers while instilling values of bravery, leadership, aspiration, and kindness within the community.
The curriculum at Ark Blake is knowledge-rich and designed to equip students with the skills necessary for future success. The school emphasizes academic excellence through high-quality teaching delivered by passionate subject experts. In addition to a robust academic programme, Ark Blake offers enrichment opportunities that promote character development and lifelong skills.
With a modern state-of-the-art building, Ark Blake Academy provides an excellent educational environment for its students. The school aims to empower students to achieve their full potential, preparing them for university or rewarding careers while instilling values of bravery, leadership, aspiration, and kindness within the community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (61.5)
- Oasis Academy Coulsdon (61.1)
- Edenham High School (60.2)
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School (59.5)
- St Mary's Catholic High School (57.7)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 782
- Boys
- 396
- Girls
- 386
- FSM %
- 46.10
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 782 | 396 | 386 | 1200 | 46.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 664 | 353 | 311 | 1200 | 48.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 352 | 189 | 163 | 1200 | 43.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 352 | 189 | 163 | 1200 | 43.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 178 | 94 | 84 | 1200 | 47.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1200 |
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