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.
⭐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.
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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.
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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.
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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
The day was a powerful reminder of how the arts can transform learning.
Huge thanks to the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social for giving our students the opportunity to experience drama beyond the classroom. This project is part of the Ark Culture programme, supported by the Clore Duffield Foundation.
Huge thanks to the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social for giving our students the opportunity to experience drama beyond the classroom. This project is part of the Ark Culture programme, supported by the Clore Duffield Foundation.
October 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The day was a powerful reminder of how the arts can transform learning.
Huge thanks to the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social for giving our students the opportunity to experience drama beyond the classroom. This project is part of the Ark Culture programme, supported by the Clore Duffield Foundation.
Huge thanks to the @lyrichammersmith.bsky.social for giving our students the opportunity to experience drama beyond the classroom. This project is part of the Ark Culture programme, supported by the Clore Duffield Foundation.
🎭 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
✨ 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.
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Across the Ark network, results have improved this year - with 69% of students achieving grades 9-4 in both English and maths.
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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.
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🚀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.
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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.
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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.
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🎉 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.
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In Schools Week, Leandri Dannhauser, Network Lead for English, explores how we can develop a more inclusive curriculum.
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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%.
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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%.
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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
Today, 3,500 colleagues from across the Ark network came together to focus entirely on professional development✨
Our PE teachers brought energy and innovation to Ark Acton Academy, where they explored new ways to engage students through touch rugby, cricket, and even pickleball!
#ArkNetworkDay
Our PE teachers brought energy and innovation to Ark Acton Academy, where they explored new ways to engage students through touch rugby, cricket, and even pickleball!
#ArkNetworkDay
July 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today, 3,500 colleagues from across the Ark network came together to focus entirely on professional development✨
Our PE teachers brought energy and innovation to Ark Acton Academy, where they explored new ways to engage students through touch rugby, cricket, and even pickleball!
#ArkNetworkDay
Our PE teachers brought energy and innovation to Ark Acton Academy, where they explored new ways to engage students through touch rugby, cricket, and even pickleball!
#ArkNetworkDay
🎓 Class of 2025 – congratulations!
Last week, more than 180 new teachers officially completed the Ark Teacher Training programme. Trainees came together at King Solomon Academy to celebrate and reflect on their journey so far. We’re so excited to see what they achieve.
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Last week, more than 180 new teachers officially completed the Ark Teacher Training programme. Trainees came together at King Solomon Academy to celebrate and reflect on their journey so far. We’re so excited to see what they achieve.
🔗 tinyurl.com/4m2wmrkj
July 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🎓 Class of 2025 – congratulations!
Last week, more than 180 new teachers officially completed the Ark Teacher Training programme. Trainees came together at King Solomon Academy to celebrate and reflect on their journey so far. We’re so excited to see what they achieve.
🔗 tinyurl.com/4m2wmrkj
Last week, more than 180 new teachers officially completed the Ark Teacher Training programme. Trainees came together at King Solomon Academy to celebrate and reflect on their journey so far. We’re so excited to see what they achieve.
🔗 tinyurl.com/4m2wmrkj
Ark is the top-performing large multi-academy trust (MAT) for A-level progress, and the highest-performing MAT of any size for Applied General progress at key stage 5.
In @schoolsweek.bsky.social, James Lovell outlines the key drivers for success in post-16 education.
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In @schoolsweek.bsky.social, James Lovell outlines the key drivers for success in post-16 education.
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June 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Ark is the top-performing large multi-academy trust (MAT) for A-level progress, and the highest-performing MAT of any size for Applied General progress at key stage 5.
In @schoolsweek.bsky.social, James Lovell outlines the key drivers for success in post-16 education.
🔗 tinyurl.com/42p6356y
In @schoolsweek.bsky.social, James Lovell outlines the key drivers for success in post-16 education.
🔗 tinyurl.com/42p6356y
⭐️Huge congratulations to Kate Donovan, Teaching Assistant at Ark Dickens Primary Academy, who has received the Inclusion and Diversity Award at the Teach Portsmouth Awards 2025!⭐️
Discover more: tinyurl.com/mshtpazh
#TeachPortsmouth
Discover more: tinyurl.com/mshtpazh
#TeachPortsmouth
June 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
⭐️Huge congratulations to Kate Donovan, Teaching Assistant at Ark Dickens Primary Academy, who has received the Inclusion and Diversity Award at the Teach Portsmouth Awards 2025!⭐️
Discover more: tinyurl.com/mshtpazh
#TeachPortsmouth
Discover more: tinyurl.com/mshtpazh
#TeachPortsmouth
💡 According to the latest data, boys eligible for free school meals are much more likely to fall behind by age 5.
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Sarah Charlton, Head of Teaching and Learning at Ark Start, outlines five strategies to close the attainment gap.
➡️https://tinyurl.com/yd2fnxwc
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Sarah Charlton, Head of Teaching and Learning at Ark Start, outlines five strategies to close the attainment gap.
➡️https://tinyurl.com/yd2fnxwc
May 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
💡 According to the latest data, boys eligible for free school meals are much more likely to fall behind by age 5.
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Sarah Charlton, Head of Teaching and Learning at Ark Start, outlines five strategies to close the attainment gap.
➡️https://tinyurl.com/yd2fnxwc
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, Sarah Charlton, Head of Teaching and Learning at Ark Start, outlines five strategies to close the attainment gap.
➡️https://tinyurl.com/yd2fnxwc
🏃♀️🏅 So proud of our Ark students who took part in the #TCSMiniMarathon!
For the first time, the race was open to students outside of London - and #ArkSport made it count. 220 pupils from 13 Ark schools across London and Hastings trained hard and earned their medals in this iconic race.👏
For the first time, the race was open to students outside of London - and #ArkSport made it count. 220 pupils from 13 Ark schools across London and Hastings trained hard and earned their medals in this iconic race.👏
May 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🏃♀️🏅 So proud of our Ark students who took part in the #TCSMiniMarathon!
For the first time, the race was open to students outside of London - and #ArkSport made it count. 220 pupils from 13 Ark schools across London and Hastings trained hard and earned their medals in this iconic race.👏
For the first time, the race was open to students outside of London - and #ArkSport made it count. 220 pupils from 13 Ark schools across London and Hastings trained hard and earned their medals in this iconic race.👏
🚀Ark Curriculum Plus has launched English Mastery Primary!
Twenty-one Ark schools and seven English leads have been involved in its development over the past four years. We're delighted that this subject excellence programme is now available to schools nationally.
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Twenty-one Ark schools and seven English leads have been involved in its development over the past four years. We're delighted that this subject excellence programme is now available to schools nationally.
➡️ tinyurl.com/yd2w2nnm
April 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚀Ark Curriculum Plus has launched English Mastery Primary!
Twenty-one Ark schools and seven English leads have been involved in its development over the past four years. We're delighted that this subject excellence programme is now available to schools nationally.
➡️ tinyurl.com/yd2w2nnm
Twenty-one Ark schools and seven English leads have been involved in its development over the past four years. We're delighted that this subject excellence programme is now available to schools nationally.
➡️ tinyurl.com/yd2w2nnm
Ark Start is expanding🌱
We’re delighted that Ark John Keats Academy in Enfield, North London is set to be one of 300 schools benefitting from the government’s school-based nursery programme.
➡️Discover more about Ark Start’s expansion: tinyurl.com/59ynczz8
We’re delighted that Ark John Keats Academy in Enfield, North London is set to be one of 300 schools benefitting from the government’s school-based nursery programme.
➡️Discover more about Ark Start’s expansion: tinyurl.com/59ynczz8
April 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Ark Start is expanding🌱
We’re delighted that Ark John Keats Academy in Enfield, North London is set to be one of 300 schools benefitting from the government’s school-based nursery programme.
➡️Discover more about Ark Start’s expansion: tinyurl.com/59ynczz8
We’re delighted that Ark John Keats Academy in Enfield, North London is set to be one of 300 schools benefitting from the government’s school-based nursery programme.
➡️Discover more about Ark Start’s expansion: tinyurl.com/59ynczz8
🎓 🌟Hats off to our latest Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) graduates! LEAD is a unique 18-month journey for Ark Vice Principals who aspire to headship. We're proud that over 75% of our Principals are homegrown and that programmes like LEAD support talent mobility within our network.
March 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🎓 🌟Hats off to our latest Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) graduates! LEAD is a unique 18-month journey for Ark Vice Principals who aspire to headship. We're proud that over 75% of our Principals are homegrown and that programmes like LEAD support talent mobility within our network.
🎥 🍽️ Did you catch Ark John Archer Primary on CBBC Newsround?
The school has teamed up with @foodcycle.bsky.social to provide free community meals for pupils and families. Every Wednesday afternoon, a team of volunteers create a nutritious two-course meal using surplus food.
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The school has teamed up with @foodcycle.bsky.social to provide free community meals for pupils and families. Every Wednesday afternoon, a team of volunteers create a nutritious two-course meal using surplus food.
➡️ tinyurl.com/23cmr4cj
March 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🎥 🍽️ Did you catch Ark John Archer Primary on CBBC Newsround?
The school has teamed up with @foodcycle.bsky.social to provide free community meals for pupils and families. Every Wednesday afternoon, a team of volunteers create a nutritious two-course meal using surplus food.
➡️ tinyurl.com/23cmr4cj
The school has teamed up with @foodcycle.bsky.social to provide free community meals for pupils and families. Every Wednesday afternoon, a team of volunteers create a nutritious two-course meal using surplus food.
➡️ tinyurl.com/23cmr4cj
⭐️Huge congratulations to Molly Devlin, Director of Early Years, who has been awarded the Educators' Trust Inspirational Educator Award 2025 for Early Years Education⭐️
Molly has been commended for 'a remarkable capacity for engaging with people of all ages and all abilities.'
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Molly has been commended for 'a remarkable capacity for engaging with people of all ages and all abilities.'
➡️ tinyurl.com/y9hpurv2
March 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
⭐️Huge congratulations to Molly Devlin, Director of Early Years, who has been awarded the Educators' Trust Inspirational Educator Award 2025 for Early Years Education⭐️
Molly has been commended for 'a remarkable capacity for engaging with people of all ages and all abilities.'
➡️ tinyurl.com/y9hpurv2
Molly has been commended for 'a remarkable capacity for engaging with people of all ages and all abilities.'
➡️ tinyurl.com/y9hpurv2