School life at Ark Academy
We can't wait to welcome you to our school, here are some of the things you can expect when you join our vibrant community.
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Superb academic reputation
We have been rated ‘Outstanding’ in every category by Ofsted.
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Our pupils go on to great things
Students from Ark Schools are 3 times more likely to go on to a top tier university. Our recent leavers have gone on to some of the country's leading universities and apprenticeship programmes, including the University of Cambridge, Durham and Bristol.
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State-of-the-art digital resources
Every child from Year 3 receives a Chromebook and access to a range of high-quality digital resources.
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Highly trained, passionate staff
A teacher affects a pupil's achievement more than any other factor. As part of Ark Schools, our teachers access sector-leading training and expertise from across the network.
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World-expanding extracurricular offer
Life at our Academy is so much more than just lessons. Whether learning an instrument, taking part in a school performance, representing the school at sport, or something else entirely, we are confident every pupil will find an extra-curricular activity they love at our school.
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Excellent pastoral support
We collaborate with children’s mental health charity Place2Be to support our pupils. Our on-site kitchen take pride in preparing fresh, healthy lunches for pupils every day.
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