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OpenSecondaryURN 135315

Ark Walworth Academy

Academy sponsor led · London · SE1 5UJ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

973

Local authority

Southwark

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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 academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in London, Southwark, 973 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 70.6%.

Open schools in London
1846
Secondary schools in London
249
Academies among open schools in London
23% (427)
Open schools in SE1
34
Secondary in SE1
7
Open schools in Southwark LA
122
Secondary in Southwark LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

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

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Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
135315

Location

Address
Shorncliffe Road
Postcode
SE1 5UJ
Town
London
Local authority
Southwark

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
973
Boys / girls
549 / 424
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
973 / 1,200 (81%)
Free school meals
70.6%
FSM pupils
559
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Academy trust
ARK SCHOOLS

Contact

Telephone
02074509570
Website
http://walworthacademy.org/

Official links