Ark Bolingbroke Academy

About Ark Bolingbroke Academy

Ark Bolingbroke Academy is a secondary school and sixth form offering a great education for local children in Wandsworth, South London. We are a courageous, compassionate community - empowering excellence.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ms C Edis

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 190 responses • 24.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

93.2% positive 6.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.2% positive 5.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

94.7% positive 5.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

91.6% positive 4.2% negative

My child does well at this school

93.7% positive 5.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 190 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

45.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

61.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+1.04

Progress 8

Well above average

84.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

88.7%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

61.7% entered EBacc

49.6% achieved EBacc

115 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily T

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

We have been thoroughly impressed with the school's commitment to providing a happy and supportive environment. Our son has thrived under the guidance of the teachers and has made some wonderful friends. The state-of-the-art digital resources have also been a huge advantage. We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our child to Ark Bolingbroke.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful Experience"

My child attended Ark Bolingbroke for three years and we were consistently impressed with the school's values and commitment to excellence. The teachers were knowledgeable and supportive, and the school's focus on wellbeing was excellent. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a high-quality education.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David L

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Good School, Room for Improvement"

We have been generally happy with our experience at Ark Bolingbroke, but there are a few areas where the school could improve. The extracurricular activities are excellent and our child has really enjoyed participating in the school's sports teams. However, we have noticed that the school's communication with parents could be better, particularly with regards to reporting and updates.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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