Exceptional Performance: Ark Greenwich’s Students Excel in GCSEs
Ark Greenwich Free School Ranks 12th Out of 5,700+ Schools Nationally!
Progress 8 Score: +1.4 - Top 12 schools in the country!
The ‘Progress 8’ measure indicates how much progress children have made since arriving from primary to leaving at secondary. With a staggering score of +1.4, the students at Ark Greenwich Free School have outperformed their peers across the country, achieving nearly one and a half grades higher.
Ranked 4th in the Country for Pupil Premium Progress!
Typically, the higher the pupil premium %, the harder it is to secure the best academic outcomes. That is simply not the case at Ark Greenwich Free School. When looking at schools with over 30% pupil premium, AGFS ranked 4th nationally for pupil premium progress.
Top of the Greenwich Local Authority - Again!
Ark Greenwich Free School leads the way in Greenwich, a borough historically among the lowest-performing in London for secondary outcomes, with a local Progress 8 average of -0.01. Despite operating in one of the UK’s most deprived areas, our students achieved an exceptional Progress 8 score of +1.4, nearly one and a half grades above expectations. We are proud to be delivering such a high standard of education to children in this borough.
Exceptional English and Maths Pass Rates
94% of our children passed both English and maths. This sets students up extremely well for the next phase of their education.
>50% of Grades Achieved Were 7+
Over 50% of grades achieved in subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Music, RS, Photography, French, Polish, and English Literature were at grade 7 or above. Our commitment to academic rigour is evident in the fact that 73% of our children studied the EBacc set of qualifications, compared to just 39% nationally.
Exceptional Outcomes for All Children
At AGFS, we place no ceiling on what our children can achieve. Our ethos—same expectations, same provision, more support—ensures every child, regardless of their background or additional learning needs, is supported to thrive.
Celebrating Individual Successes
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Amy Loison: Exemplifying dedication and academic brilliance, Amy secured an outstanding 12 grade 9s. She conducted herself by the mantra “"Academic success doesn't start tomorrow. It starts today. We must believe in ourselves.". She has been recommended for the esteemed Excellence Award.
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Thea Jagodic South: With an unwavering commitment, Thea achieved 10 grade 9s and 1 grade 7. She said, “motivation will only get you so far, so self-discipline is key. Structure your time wisely and hold yourself accountable for your studies.”
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Stephanie Mason: Demonstrating exceptional academic prowess, Stephanie achieved 8 grade 9s. This is an excellent achievement that we knew she would attain as her belief is “it is the hard work that we put in every day that determines your final grades, never lose sight of this. Things do not always go to plan but trust the process. Be resilient and bounce back quickly.”
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John Adejumo: Earned 8 grade 8s and 1 grade 9. John’s philosophy of “make sure you work hard every day and have confidence in yourself. The main person you have to beat is the person you were yesterday” certainly paid dividends.
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Armand Metushi: Achieved 5 grade 9s and 5 grade 8s. Armand felt the key to his success was his revision strategy. He proclaimed that “Revision is the key to success. Make a timetable and stick to it. Tackle the more challenging topics first and build in time for breaks.”
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Mona Oni: Secured 2 grade 9s and 5 grade 8s and has been recommended for the esteemed Endeavour Award. We are immensely proud of her achievements which stem from her reflective nature. When reflecting on her studies, she said “Failure is not final, it is our most crucial learning opportunity. If things are not going as you want, work harder and push yourself.”
Tehrim Valibhai, Head of School at Ark Greenwich, said: "Our student's achievements are nothing short of exceptional—especially for a non-selective school in a disadvantaged part of London. These outcomes are a testament to the dedication of our scholars, the commitment of our staff, and the trust our parents have placed in us.
“At Ark Greenwich Free School, we don’t just prepare our scholars for exams—we prepare them for life. While we are immensely proud of these academic outcomes, what matters most is the young people our students have become. They walk away not just with brilliant grades, but with strong character, great values and ready to contribute positively to society. They are capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with anyone they meet, and we have every confidence in their future success.”