Ark Greenwich Free School is a secondary free school in London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Ark Greenwich Free School has a Progress 8 score of +1.43 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 63.6, 94% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 601 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 39.0%, 37% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.3%.
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Ark Greenwich Free School has a Progress 8 score of +1.43, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 63.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
94% of students at Ark Greenwich Free School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Ark Greenwich Free School has an overall absence rate of 5.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Ark Greenwich Free School is 39.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Ark Greenwich Free School has 601 pupils on roll.
37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Ark Greenwich Free School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ark Greenwich Free School is next inspection expected around 2027.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ark Greenwich Free School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
706/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
217/mo
31% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 16.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.2
Bus Stops
11
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Woolwich Arsenal Rail Station
2.3km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
74%
Child is Happy
32%
Child Feels Safe
46%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.