Ark Greenwich Free School Catchment Area
Ark Greenwich Free School is a free s secondary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 601 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-18
Age range
601
Pupils
600
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Ark Greenwich Free School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ark Greenwich Free School?
The catchment area for Ark Greenwich Free School is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Ark Greenwich Free School are allocated by Greenwich using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Greenwich before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Greenwich catchment area documents →Ark Greenwich Free School: at or above its 600 place limit
Ark Greenwich Free School has a published admission number of 600 places. 601 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 600 places. Greenwich allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.2% of pupils at Ark Greenwich Free School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Greenwich.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Greenwich publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Greenwich school admissions →
Ark Greenwich Free School: School Information
- Full address
- 403 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LH
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138245
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Ark Greenwich Free School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ark Greenwich Free School
What is the catchment area for Ark Greenwich Free School? ▾
The catchment area for Ark Greenwich Free School is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ark Greenwich Free School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Ark Greenwich Free School currently has 601 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 600 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ark Greenwich Free School? ▾
Admission to Ark Greenwich Free School is managed by Greenwich. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ark Greenwich Free School cover? ▾
Ark Greenwich Free School is a secondary school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ark Greenwich Free School? ▾
Ark Greenwich Free School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.