Ark Walworth Academy
#470 of 640 secondary schools in London
#2698 of 4,090 nationally
About Ark Walworth Academy
Ark Walworth Academy is a academy secondary school located in London, in the Southwark local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 973 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 34.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 470th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (54th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 973; capacity filled 81.1%; grade 4+ english & maths 66.7%; ebacc average points 4.02.
There are 1547 schools in London; Ark Walworth Academy ranks 1086th 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%)43.3
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)43.6%
- A level points per entry (10%)32.2
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)70.6%
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 Walworth Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 973
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 70.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 43.3
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 43.6%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 66.7%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 4.02
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 32.2
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near Ark Walworth Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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429 students · 650 m away
South Bank University Academy
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English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
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Angel Oak Academy
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Phoenix Primary School
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Boutcher Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
201 students · 784 m away
St George's Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students · 818 m away
Harris Academy Bermondsey
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
781 students · 906 m away
Robert Browning Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
185 students · 929 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ark Walworth Academy a good school?
Ark Walworth Academy has a Success Index (England) of 34.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #470 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 Walworth Academy rank in London?
Ark Walworth Academy ranks #470 of 640 secondary schools in London and #2698 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ark Walworth Academy?
Ark Walworth Academy had 973 students in 2025.
Is Ark Walworth Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Ark Walworth Academy is classified as a secondary school covering Ages 11–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Ark Walworth Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ark Walworth Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.