Ark Elvin Academy

About Ark Elvin Academy

Ark Elvin Academy is an academy sponsor led in London, Brent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,305 pupils on roll. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.9 (2025/26). 42.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 67.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Brent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,305 / 1,200 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cecil Avenue, London, Brent, HA9 7DU

Phone

02089026362

Principal

Peter Cook

Website

http://arkelvinacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ark Elvin Academy?

Ark Elvin Academy is an academy sponsor led in London, Brent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Ark Elvin Academy have?

Ark Elvin Academy has 1,305 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ark Elvin Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ark Elvin Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023).

How does Ark Elvin Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ark Elvin Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.9 in 2025/26.

Is Ark Elvin Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ark Elvin Academy is part of ARK SCHOOLS.

Where is Ark Elvin Academy?

Ark Elvin Academy is located at Cecil Avenue, London, Brent, HA9 7DU.