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Southwark Private schools

Arco Academy

Camberwell Leisure Centre, Artichoke Place, SE5 8TS

Arco Academy is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 11-16.

Private school Co-ed Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Sport is the organising feature of Arco Academy, within a therapeutic education model rather than in place of academic study. Small classes, individualised learning and daily sport support pupils seeking an alternative to mainstream education. Co-educational, girls-only, higher-support SEND and hybrid-learning groups respond to different patterns of need and attendance.

Athletics, basketball, football, sailing and rowing are part of the activity offer, with educators and former sports professionals contributing to teaching and coaching. Occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, counselling and mentoring sit alongside them, so therapeutic input and learning are designed to share the same week.

Key Stage 4 includes English Language, Mathematics, Biology, PE and Religious Studies, with additional GCSE options where appropriate. GCSE, IGCSE, accredited vocational and Functional Skills routes can be combined, while hybrid learners follow the same Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum with flexibility around their circumstances.

Referrals can come from schools, local authorities and EHCP routes, or directly from fee-paying families. Bursaries and sports scholarships are available within the stated model. Arco serves ages 11 to 16 without boarding; its assessment process, fees and availability require direct confirmation.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11-16
Headteacher
Ms Lisa Miller
Pupil roll
17 pupils
Sixth form
No

Location and contact

Address

Address
Camberwell Leisure Centre, Artichoke Place, Camberwell, London, Greater London
Postcode
SE5 8TS
Area
Southwark

School leadership

Headteacher
Ms Lisa Miller

School contact

School phone
02031891193

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
02031891193
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: Not yet verified

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Arco Academy handle admissions?

Arco Academy handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Arco Academy?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Arco Academy?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Arco Academy?

Arco Academy is currently rated Standards met.