Compare Ark Blake Academy and Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Ark Blake Academy (Secondary) in Croydon; Harris Invictus Academy Croydon (Secondary) in Croydon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ark Blake Academy and Harris Invictus Academy Croydon. They are secondary phase and free schools type located around Croydon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Harris Invictus Academy Croydon), published Nov 2016. The lowest is 2 (Ark Blake Academy), published Apr 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Ark Blake Academy (Apr 2023). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 1,750, typical FSM 45–50%, range 45–50%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as ARK SCHOOLS and Harris Federation.

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Attribute	Ark Blake Academy CR0 6NA	Harris Invictus Academy Croydon CR0 2TB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Croydon CR0 6NA	Croydon CR0 2TB
Latest Ofsted	2 26 Apr 2023	1 14 Nov 2016
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	900
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ARK SCHOOLS	Harris Federation
Website	www.arkblake.org	www.harrisinvictus.org.uk
Telephone	02034439000	02033713002
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Ark Blake Academy

CR0 6NA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Croydon
CR0 6NA
Ofsted: 2 26 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ARK SCHOOLS
Website: www.arkblake.org
Telephone: 02034439000

Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

CR0 2TB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Croydon
CR0 2TB
Ofsted: 1 14 Nov 2016
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Harris Federation
Website: www.harrisinvictus.org.uk
Telephone: 02033713002

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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