Ark Elvin Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

Cecil Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, London, HA9 7DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ark Elvin Academy is a secondary school in Brent for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 102 schools in Brent. It ranks 9th of 15 secondary schools in Brent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 June 2023, report published 27 July 2023

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

199 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.9

45.9, 0.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths43.2%

43.2%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths66.8%

66.8%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc78.4%

78.4%, 37.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.45

4.45, 0.36 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,314 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals42.4%

42.4%, 15.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language67.5%

67.5%, 45.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.4%

15.4%, 0.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ark Elvin Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Alperton Community School	0.6 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 49.6
Michaela Community School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 77.6
Preston Manor School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.2
Ark Academy	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to exceptional	Attainment 8: 51.5
Wembley High Technology College	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 63.5

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Peter Cook
Phone: 02089026362
Website: arkelvinacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cecil Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, London, HA9 7DU
Local authority: Brent
URN: 141019

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.