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Ark Kings Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 800 boys and girls aged between 4 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Ark Schools. (Other schools in this trust include Ark St Alban's Academy, Ark Boulton Academy, Ark Victoria Academy, Ark Pioneer Academy and Ark Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.
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