Ark Walworth Academy
Ark Walworth Academy is a secondary school in London for ages 11 to 18.
Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 973
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Shorncliffe Road, London, SE1 5UJ
- Phone
- 02074 509570
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Short inspection, November 2023.
- Overall effectiveness: Ark Walworth Academy continues to be a good school.
- Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- Inspectors found pupils enjoy school and the school community is friendly and welcoming with calm, caring behaviour.
- The report says the school has made reading a priority so pupils can access the ambitious curriculum.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 135315. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.