Ark Blake Academy
Free schools
Croydon, CR0 6NA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 46% in England
8 of 23 in Croydon
Pupils
759
First preferences per place
0.73
2026/27
Absence
8.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | — | — | 45.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | — | — | 51% | |
| Average English grade | — | — | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | — | — | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | — | — | 49% |
64% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Mary's Catholic High School · 0.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 13% in England
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 47% in England
- Harris Invictus Academy Croydon · 0.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
- Oasis Academy Shirley Park · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- Oasis Academy Arena · 1.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 10% in England
- Coombe Wood School · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
Best secondary schools in Croydon · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Ark Blake Academy is in Addiscombe West (typical home £360,000, crime high).
What is Ark Blake Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Blake Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Ark Blake Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ark Blake Academy is in the top 46% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.