How many pupils does Ark Academy have?

Ark Academy has 1,642 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ark Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ark Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2022).

How does Ark Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ark Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.7 in 2025/26.

Is Ark Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ark Academy is part of ARK SCHOOLS.

Where is Ark Academy?

Ark Academy is located at Forty Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA9 9JR.

Ark Academy

Forty Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA9 9JR

Outstanding

Inspected 22 February 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

56.7

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

3–18

Ages

1,642

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Ark Academy

Ark Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wembley, Brent, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 1,642 pupils on roll. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 47.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Brent →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 3–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,642 / 1,650 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 February 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

41.4%

Free school meals

47.9%

EAL

3.4%

SEN support

9.3%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

56.7

Attainment 8

172 pupils

63.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

80.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

100 students

17%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

87%

To higher education

34%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

82%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

95%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

11.2%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

104.3

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

16.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

32.35

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£58,246

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,559 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

14.4

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,639

Spend per pupil

£8,617

Income per pupil

59%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Forty Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA9 9JR
Phone: 02083854370
Principal: Delia Smith
Website: www.arkacademy.org

Academy Trust

ARK SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ark Academy?: Ark Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wembley, Brent, England, for pupils aged 3–18.
How many pupils does Ark Academy have?: Ark Academy has 1,642 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ark Academy's Ofsted rating?: Ark Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2022).
How does Ark Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Ark Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.7 in 2025/26.
How does Ark Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 82% of pupils at Ark Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ark Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ark Academy is part of ARK SCHOOLS.
Where is Ark Academy?: Ark Academy is located at Forty Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA9 9JR.