Ark Schools
@arkschools.bsky.social
We’re a charity transforming lives through education with a network of 39 non-selective academy schools & innovative ventures bringing benefits to the wider sector.
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Wow! We have had some #Mathletics awards handed out to children across the school in today's assembly! Great job #teamtindal! Keep up the good work. ➕➖✖️➗
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Wow! We have had some #Mathletics awards handed out to children across the school in today's assembly! Great job #teamtindal! Keep up the good work. ➕➖✖️➗
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
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🍂 Our seasonal sensory walk through #CannonHillPark did not disappoint! 🍂
🍁From autumnal colours to icy ponds, Year 1 used lots of their senses to take in all of nature. ❄️
🐿️ We even spotted a friend preparing for winter! 🌰
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
🍁From autumnal colours to icy ponds, Year 1 used lots of their senses to take in all of nature. ❄️
🐿️ We even spotted a friend preparing for winter! 🌰
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🍂 Our seasonal sensory walk through #CannonHillPark did not disappoint! 🍂
🍁From autumnal colours to icy ponds, Year 1 used lots of their senses to take in all of nature. ❄️
🐿️ We even spotted a friend preparing for winter! 🌰
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
🍁From autumnal colours to icy ponds, Year 1 used lots of their senses to take in all of nature. ❄️
🐿️ We even spotted a friend preparing for winter! 🌰
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
💬In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Venessa Willms, Managing Director at Ark Schools, shares how systematic assessment and targeted interventions have helped 79% of disadvantaged Ark pupils at KS2 meet the expected standard in reading, compared to 63% nationally.
Read more: shorturl.at/MUaIb
Read more: shorturl.at/MUaIb
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
💬In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Venessa Willms, Managing Director at Ark Schools, shares how systematic assessment and targeted interventions have helped 79% of disadvantaged Ark pupils at KS2 meet the expected standard in reading, compared to 63% nationally.
Read more: shorturl.at/MUaIb
Read more: shorturl.at/MUaIb
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💛 #TeamTindal felt proud to support #ChildrenInNeed today! 💛
👀 We spotted a familiar bear in Year 1. 🧸
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
👀 We spotted a familiar bear in Year 1. 🧸
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
💛 #TeamTindal felt proud to support #ChildrenInNeed today! 💛
👀 We spotted a familiar bear in Year 1. 🧸
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
👀 We spotted a familiar bear in Year 1. 🧸
@arktindal.bsky.social @arkschools.bsky.social
⭐We're delighted to share that Ark has been recognised by
SWGfL for our commitment to online safety. The award was presented at SWGfL’s anniversary event alongside others who have contributed to advancing online safety over the past 25 years.
🔗 shorturl.at/fvZgg
SWGfL for our commitment to online safety. The award was presented at SWGfL’s anniversary event alongside others who have contributed to advancing online safety over the past 25 years.
🔗 shorturl.at/fvZgg
October 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
⭐We're delighted to share that Ark has been recognised by
SWGfL for our commitment to online safety. The award was presented at SWGfL’s anniversary event alongside others who have contributed to advancing online safety over the past 25 years.
🔗 shorturl.at/fvZgg
SWGfL for our commitment to online safety. The award was presented at SWGfL’s anniversary event alongside others who have contributed to advancing online safety over the past 25 years.
🔗 shorturl.at/fvZgg
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📢 Join @arkschools.bsky.social and Impact Equation for a live podcast recording: From philanthropy to system change – The Ark Story
📍 EdCity, London
🗓️ Thursday 13 November | 🕟 5–7.30pm
🔗 Register: 1edcity.org/from-philant...
📍 EdCity, London
🗓️ Thursday 13 November | 🕟 5–7.30pm
🔗 Register: 1edcity.org/from-philant...
October 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
📢 Join @arkschools.bsky.social and Impact Equation for a live podcast recording: From philanthropy to system change – The Ark Story
📍 EdCity, London
🗓️ Thursday 13 November | 🕟 5–7.30pm
🔗 Register: 1edcity.org/from-philant...
📍 EdCity, London
🗓️ Thursday 13 November | 🕟 5–7.30pm
🔗 Register: 1edcity.org/from-philant...
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🎃 Autumn Fest was SPOOKTACULAR! 🎃
✨ From fancy dress to eerie escape rooms, the day felt magical. ✨
@arktindal.bsky.social #TeamTindal @arkschools.bsky.social
✨ From fancy dress to eerie escape rooms, the day felt magical. ✨
@arktindal.bsky.social #TeamTindal @arkschools.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
🎃 Autumn Fest was SPOOKTACULAR! 🎃
✨ From fancy dress to eerie escape rooms, the day felt magical. ✨
@arktindal.bsky.social #TeamTindal @arkschools.bsky.social
✨ From fancy dress to eerie escape rooms, the day felt magical. ✨
@arktindal.bsky.social #TeamTindal @arkschools.bsky.social
Molly Devlin (Director of Early Years) and Vickee Twort (Executive Primary Head at Ark Victoria Academy) explore why boosting attendance in the early years is critical - and share four strategies that are already making a measurable impact.
💭 Read their @theeef.bsky.social blog: tinyurl.com/373asuce
💭 Read their @theeef.bsky.social blog: tinyurl.com/373asuce
October 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Molly Devlin (Director of Early Years) and Vickee Twort (Executive Primary Head at Ark Victoria Academy) explore why boosting attendance in the early years is critical - and share four strategies that are already making a measurable impact.
💭 Read their @theeef.bsky.social blog: tinyurl.com/373asuce
💭 Read their @theeef.bsky.social blog: tinyurl.com/373asuce
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📚 New blog
Molly Devlin and Vickee Twort (@arkschools.bsky.social) share four proven ways to build strong early years attendance — from building family relationships to whole-school strategies.
🔗 Read: https://eef.li/4NBNkU
For more support, join this webinar: ow.ly/bLJr50X7Kcp
Molly Devlin and Vickee Twort (@arkschools.bsky.social) share four proven ways to build strong early years attendance — from building family relationships to whole-school strategies.
🔗 Read: https://eef.li/4NBNkU
For more support, join this webinar: ow.ly/bLJr50X7Kcp
October 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📚 New blog
Molly Devlin and Vickee Twort (@arkschools.bsky.social) share four proven ways to build strong early years attendance — from building family relationships to whole-school strategies.
🔗 Read: https://eef.li/4NBNkU
For more support, join this webinar: ow.ly/bLJr50X7Kcp
Molly Devlin and Vickee Twort (@arkschools.bsky.social) share four proven ways to build strong early years attendance — from building family relationships to whole-school strategies.
🔗 Read: https://eef.li/4NBNkU
For more support, join this webinar: ow.ly/bLJr50X7Kcp
🎭 Curtains up on creativity as Ark students take the stage!
Last month, the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social came alive with energy and imagination as 175 Year 10s launched their Drama GCSE journey with a full day of workshops and performances on the main stage.
📸 Genevieve Girling
Last month, the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social came alive with energy and imagination as 175 Year 10s launched their Drama GCSE journey with a full day of workshops and performances on the main stage.
📸 Genevieve Girling
October 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🎭 Curtains up on creativity as Ark students take the stage!
Last month, the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social came alive with energy and imagination as 175 Year 10s launched their Drama GCSE journey with a full day of workshops and performances on the main stage.
📸 Genevieve Girling
Last month, the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social came alive with energy and imagination as 175 Year 10s launched their Drama GCSE journey with a full day of workshops and performances on the main stage.
📸 Genevieve Girling
♻️ ⚡ Last week, Ark Victoria Academy welcomed Jess Phillips MP and a host of local employers for a pioneering solar energy and green careers showcase – inspiring students to see themselves as future leaders in sustainability.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4kfhwhky
Read more: tinyurl.com/4kfhwhky
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
♻️ ⚡ Last week, Ark Victoria Academy welcomed Jess Phillips MP and a host of local employers for a pioneering solar energy and green careers showcase – inspiring students to see themselves as future leaders in sustainability.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4kfhwhky
Read more: tinyurl.com/4kfhwhky
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We are ready to represent #teamtindal at Ark's regional football tournament today! ⚽🏆 @arktindal
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We are ready to represent #teamtindal at Ark's regional football tournament today! ⚽🏆 @arktindal
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Reception had a fantastic time meeting Phoebe today and learned all about how to interact safely with her.
We had a pawsome time! 🐾
@arktindal.bsky.social
We had a pawsome time! 🐾
@arktindal.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Reception had a fantastic time meeting Phoebe today and learned all about how to interact safely with her.
We had a pawsome time! 🐾
@arktindal.bsky.social
We had a pawsome time! 🐾
@arktindal.bsky.social
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🍽️Another delicious community meal thanks to @foodcycle.bsky.social 🍽️
Join us again next Thursday at 4.30pm!
Join us again next Thursday at 4.30pm!
September 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🍽️Another delicious community meal thanks to @foodcycle.bsky.social 🍽️
Join us again next Thursday at 4.30pm!
Join us again next Thursday at 4.30pm!
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We have been awarded a Reading for Pleasure Silver Quality Mark, and as you can see, we are very excited! 📚❤️ @arktindal.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We have been awarded a Reading for Pleasure Silver Quality Mark, and as you can see, we are very excited! 📚❤️ @arktindal.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social
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We absolutely love this time of year at @arktindal.bsky.social. A bumper harvest of apples and pears with lots more to come. Look out for crumble appearing at lunchtime next week! #gardeningclub #TeamTindal @eco-schools.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We absolutely love this time of year at @arktindal.bsky.social. A bumper harvest of apples and pears with lots more to come. Look out for crumble appearing at lunchtime next week! #gardeningclub #TeamTindal @eco-schools.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social
✨ Congratulations to all our Year 11 students receiving their GCSE results today!
Across the Ark network, results have improved this year - with 69% of students achieving grades 9-4 in both English and maths.
🔗 shorturl.at/7HEnL
Across the Ark network, results have improved this year - with 69% of students achieving grades 9-4 in both English and maths.
🔗 shorturl.at/7HEnL
August 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
✨ Congratulations to all our Year 11 students receiving their GCSE results today!
Across the Ark network, results have improved this year - with 69% of students achieving grades 9-4 in both English and maths.
🔗 shorturl.at/7HEnL
Across the Ark network, results have improved this year - with 69% of students achieving grades 9-4 in both English and maths.
🔗 shorturl.at/7HEnL
🚀Congratulations to our Year 13s on their A level and BTEC success!
We're excited to see hundreds of Ark students secure places in top universities and sought-after apprenticeships. There are countless stories of determination and exceptional achievement across our schools.
🔗 shorturl.at/zpylK
We're excited to see hundreds of Ark students secure places in top universities and sought-after apprenticeships. There are countless stories of determination and exceptional achievement across our schools.
🔗 shorturl.at/zpylK
August 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🚀Congratulations to our Year 13s on their A level and BTEC success!
We're excited to see hundreds of Ark students secure places in top universities and sought-after apprenticeships. There are countless stories of determination and exceptional achievement across our schools.
🔗 shorturl.at/zpylK
We're excited to see hundreds of Ark students secure places in top universities and sought-after apprenticeships. There are countless stories of determination and exceptional achievement across our schools.
🔗 shorturl.at/zpylK
🎉 Today’s A level and BTEC results showcase the exceptional achievements of our Year 13s. Across Ark, 74% of students achieved A* to C or equivalent in their A level and BTEC Level 3 subjects - a 9 percentage point improvement on last year.
Discover more: shorturl.at/zpylK
Discover more: shorturl.at/zpylK
August 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🎉 Today’s A level and BTEC results showcase the exceptional achievements of our Year 13s. Across Ark, 74% of students achieved A* to C or equivalent in their A level and BTEC Level 3 subjects - a 9 percentage point improvement on last year.
Discover more: shorturl.at/zpylK
Discover more: shorturl.at/zpylK
💬 "The heavy emphasis on traditional texts and high-stakes exams in the current curriculum does little to bridge the gaps. In fact, it often amplifies them."
In Schools Week, Leandri Dannhauser, Network Lead for English, explores how we can develop a more inclusive curriculum.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mwztkjhu
In Schools Week, Leandri Dannhauser, Network Lead for English, explores how we can develop a more inclusive curriculum.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mwztkjhu
August 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
💬 "The heavy emphasis on traditional texts and high-stakes exams in the current curriculum does little to bridge the gaps. In fact, it often amplifies them."
In Schools Week, Leandri Dannhauser, Network Lead for English, explores how we can develop a more inclusive curriculum.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mwztkjhu
In Schools Week, Leandri Dannhauser, Network Lead for English, explores how we can develop a more inclusive curriculum.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mwztkjhu
🎉 We're delighted to be awarded Research Mark Plus - the highest recognition for schools and trusts with a deeply embedded research culture.
This @collegeofteaching.bsky.social accreditation reflects Ark's commitment to evidence-based practice, strong CPD and sector-leading collaboration.
This @collegeofteaching.bsky.social accreditation reflects Ark's commitment to evidence-based practice, strong CPD and sector-leading collaboration.
August 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🎉 We're delighted to be awarded Research Mark Plus - the highest recognition for schools and trusts with a deeply embedded research culture.
This @collegeofteaching.bsky.social accreditation reflects Ark's commitment to evidence-based practice, strong CPD and sector-leading collaboration.
This @collegeofteaching.bsky.social accreditation reflects Ark's commitment to evidence-based practice, strong CPD and sector-leading collaboration.
✨Ark primary schools achieve excellent SATs outcomes✨
Across the network, 78% of pupils achieved the expected standard or above in reading, writing and maths - 16 percentage points higher than the national average of 62%.
➡️ tinyurl.com/mr3bx4v3
Across the network, 78% of pupils achieved the expected standard or above in reading, writing and maths - 16 percentage points higher than the national average of 62%.
➡️ tinyurl.com/mr3bx4v3
July 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
✨Ark primary schools achieve excellent SATs outcomes✨
Across the network, 78% of pupils achieved the expected standard or above in reading, writing and maths - 16 percentage points higher than the national average of 62%.
➡️ tinyurl.com/mr3bx4v3
Across the network, 78% of pupils achieved the expected standard or above in reading, writing and maths - 16 percentage points higher than the national average of 62%.
➡️ tinyurl.com/mr3bx4v3
🎉We’re delighted to announce that Ark has been recognised in this year's @thetimes.com 'Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers' - the only multi-academy trust in the UK in the rankings.
Discover more: tinyurl.com/4maj5za8
Discover more: tinyurl.com/4maj5za8
July 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🎉We’re delighted to announce that Ark has been recognised in this year's @thetimes.com 'Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers' - the only multi-academy trust in the UK in the rankings.
Discover more: tinyurl.com/4maj5za8
Discover more: tinyurl.com/4maj5za8
📱In partnership with Life Lessons, we’re piloting a new PSHE curriculum that helps our youngest pupils develop responsible, age-appropriate digital behaviours.
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Daniela Grasso shares five steps primary schools can take to support early intervention.
tinyurl.com/bj2unh67
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Daniela Grasso shares five steps primary schools can take to support early intervention.
tinyurl.com/bj2unh67
July 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
📱In partnership with Life Lessons, we’re piloting a new PSHE curriculum that helps our youngest pupils develop responsible, age-appropriate digital behaviours.
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Daniela Grasso shares five steps primary schools can take to support early intervention.
tinyurl.com/bj2unh67
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Daniela Grasso shares five steps primary schools can take to support early intervention.
tinyurl.com/bj2unh67
In @nurseryworld.bsky.social, Sarah Charlton, Head of Teaching and Learning at Ark Start, and Rachael Gillies, Assistant Principal at Ark Byron Primary Academy, share how a strong start in Reception lays the foundation for success in Year 6 and beyond.
tinyurl.com/3wfyw68h
tinyurl.com/3wfyw68h
July 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In @nurseryworld.bsky.social, Sarah Charlton, Head of Teaching and Learning at Ark Start, and Rachael Gillies, Assistant Principal at Ark Byron Primary Academy, share how a strong start in Reception lays the foundation for success in Year 6 and beyond.
tinyurl.com/3wfyw68h
tinyurl.com/3wfyw68h