Ark Blake Academy

About Ark Blake Academy

Ark Blake Academy is a free school in Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 782 pupils on roll. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (2025/26). 50.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Croydon →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

782 / 1,200 (65%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 February 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

6 Morland Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 6NA

Phone

02034439000

Head Teacher

Sam Rispoli

Website

www.arkblake.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ark Blake Academy?

Ark Blake Academy is a free school in Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Ark Blake Academy have?

Ark Blake Academy has 782 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ark Blake Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ark Blake Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 February 2023).

How does Ark Blake Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ark Blake Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.

Is Ark Blake Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ark Blake Academy is part of ARK SCHOOLS.

Where is Ark Blake Academy?

Ark Blake Academy is located at 6 Morland Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 6NA.