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Ark Walworth Academy

Shorncliffe Road, London, SE1 5UJ
Part of: ARK SCHOOLS (Multi-academy trust)
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Ark Walworth Academy
London, SE1 5UJ
971 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
68.60% FSM %
534 Boys
437 Girls
About Ark Walworth Academy

Ark Walworth Academy is a Secondary Academies serving London and the surrounding area in Southwark with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 971 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Jessica West.

Information on Ark Walworth Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Southwark
Region London
Administrative District Southwark
Parliamentary Constituency Peckham
Ward Faraday
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ARK SCHOOLS
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10021094
URN 135315
Data Last Updated 06-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Anthony Williams Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2007 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Titilola Kehinde Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 06/09/2021 25/07/2025 N/A
Carl Fazackerley Local Governor 18/06/2021 31/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Carl Fazackerley Local Governor 18/06/2021 31/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Matt Flynn Local Governor 04/04/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Matt Lucas Local Governor 10/11/2023 30/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Penny McCormack Local Governor 01/10/2018 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Daniel Morris Local Governor 19/06/2013 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Saidat Oketunde Local Governor 09/11/2018 31/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Saidat Oketunde Local Governor 09/11/2018 31/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Simon Rew Local Governor 14/07/2022 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jan Scibor-Kaminski Local Governor 05/01/2022 15/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
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0.31 km • London
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THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL
0.49 km • Thornton Heath
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Southwark Inclusive Learning Service (Sils)
0.65 km • London
Other
Michael Faraday School
0.65 km • London
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South Bank University Academy
0.69 km • London
Other
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
0.73 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ark Walworth Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Southwark.
Ark Walworth Academy has 971 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Ark Walworth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Ark Walworth Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Ark Walworth Academy is Ms Jessica West.
Ark Walworth Academy is at Shorncliffe Road, London, SE1 5UJ, in the Southwark local authority, London.
Sixth form at Ark Walworth Academy: Has a sixth form.
Ark Walworth Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Jessica West
Shorncliffe Road, London, SE1 5UJ
02074509570
walworthacademy.org/
Location
SE1 5UJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135315
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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