Ark Greenwich Free School
#149 of 640 secondary schools in London
#693 of 4,090 nationally
About Ark Greenwich Free School
Ark Greenwich Free School is a academy secondary located in London, in the Greenwich local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–16. In 2025 it enrolled 615 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 77.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary schools in England and 149th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is attainment 8 (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 615; capacity filled 102.5%; grade 4+ english & maths 98%; ebacc average points 6.46.
There are 1547 schools in London; Ark Greenwich Free School ranks 312th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)68.2
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)90.2%
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)41.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ark Greenwich Free School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 615
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 41.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 102.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 68.2
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 90.2%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 98%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 6.46
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
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Schools near Ark Greenwich Free School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
207 students · 604 m away
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
London · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students · 712 m away
Leigh Academy Halley
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
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Eglinton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
360 students · 1.1 km away
Deansfield Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students · 1.3 km away
Charlton Manor Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
410 students · 1.3 km away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students · 1.3 km away
Henwick Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
332 students · 1.3 km away
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
184 students · 1.4 km away
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
424 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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AIM Academy North London
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St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
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Eastlea Community School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ark Greenwich Free School a good school?
Ark Greenwich Free School has a Success Index (England) of 77.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #149 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ark Greenwich Free School rank in London?
Ark Greenwich Free School ranks #149 of 640 secondary schools in London and #693 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ark Greenwich Free School?
Ark Greenwich Free School had 615 students in 2025.
Is Ark Greenwich Free School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ark Greenwich Free School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–16. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Ark Greenwich Free School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ark Greenwich Free School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.