Ark Globe Academy vs Charles Dickens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 734 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Globe Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,272 students
Charles Dickens Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
494 students
| Measure | Ark Globe Academy London, London | Charles Dickens Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #281 of 640 | #333 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1351 of 4,090 | #2003 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,272 | 494 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,272 | 494 |
| Free school meals | 64.4% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 117.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 92% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 34% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | arkglobe.org/ | www.charlesdickens.southwark.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Charles Dickens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.0 vs 62.7).
- •Charles Dickens Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 75%).
- •Charles Dickens Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (34% vs 11%).
- •Ark Globe Academy is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 494.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ark Globe Academy better than Charles Dickens Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Charles Dickens Primary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 62.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ark Globe Academy and Charles Dickens Primary School?
About 734 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Globe Academy: 1,272. Charles Dickens Primary School: 494. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Globe Academy and Charles Dickens Primary School rank in London?
Ark Globe Academy is 281st of 640 and Charles Dickens Primary School is 333rd of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).