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
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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.

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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
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Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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