Ark Blake Academy
Free schoolsSecondaryAges 11–18Mixed
6 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA
Headteacher · Mr Sam Rispoli
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Key facts
Pupils759Capacity 1,200
OfstedGoodInspected 22 February 2023
TrustArk Schools
Free school meals50.4%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 22 February 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Croydon council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in CroydonNearby schools for the same ages
- St Mary's Catholic High School0.6 mi
- Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School0.8 mi
- Harris Invictus Academy Croydon0.9 mi
- Oasis Academy Shirley Park0.9 mi
- Saffron Valley Collegiate1.1 mi