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OpenSecondaryURN 147832

Ark Blake Academy

Free schools · Croydon · CR0 6NA

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

759

Local authority

Croydon

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Croydon, Croydon, 759 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 50.4%.

Open schools in Croydon
63
Secondary schools in Croydon
11
Academies among open schools in Croydon
65% (41)
Open schools in CR0
58
Secondary in CR0
6
Open schools in Croydon LA
155
Secondary in Croydon LA
23

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CroydonNear CR0

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147832

Location

Address
6 Morland Road
Postcode
CR0 6NA
Town
Croydon
Local authority
Croydon

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
759
Boys / girls
375 / 384
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
759 / 1,200 (63%)
Free school meals
50.4%
FSM pupils
380
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Academy trust
ARK SCHOOLS

Contact

Telephone
02034439000
Website
www.arkblake.org

Official links