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School Compass
Ark Blake Academy
Croydon · Croydon · CR0 6NA. secondary · Free schools · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Croydon index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 45.6
- English & maths 9–4
- 64%
Ofsted publication date: 26/04/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is Ark Blake Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Blake Academy has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 26/04/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Ark Blake Academy's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 45.6. English and maths 9–4: 64%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is Ark Blake Academy?
Ark Blake Academy is in Croydon (CR0 6NA), Croydon. URN 147832.
How do I compare Ark Blake Academy with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Ark Blake Academy shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
From the school's website
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Other schools in Croydon
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Ark Blake Academy
URN: 147832
Local authority: Croydon
Town: Croydon
Postcode: CR0 6NA
Ofsted overall: Good (26/04/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-24
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/147832/
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