Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Over half of Ark All Saints Academy students in Camberwell, Southwark, passed both Maths and English GCSEs, marking a strong academic achievement.
In 2025, more than half of the pupils at Ark All Saints Academy in Camberwell, Southwark, passed their GCSEs in English and mathematics.
Braydon Beckford Johnson, a student at The Church of England school, who achieved three Grade 9s, four Grade 8s, and two Grade 7s, said:
“God has carried me through; I couldn’t have done it without him. I’m grateful!”
Other students, such as Imad Zergani, championed their own efforts. Imad achieved three Grade 9s, five Grade 8s, and one Grade 7. He said:
“I’m really happy I got good results. I was expecting these grades and feel like my hard work has paid off.”
Students will go to other educational levels; William Smith, for example, is going to Boden’s College of Performing Arts.
About half of the students received GCSEs in both maths and English with grades of 5 or higher.
This marks a major turning point for the school and shows consistent progress in the last few years.
The Church of England secondary school maintains its “Good” rating from Ofsted.
Strong leadership and excellent instruction benefited the students, which helped to produce these positive results.
Many pupils also enrolled in the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), and some of them received grades of five or above.
Academy Principal, Lucy Frame, said:
“I’m so proud of our year 11s. They’ve worked so hard over the last two years and today’s results are a credit to their dedication and drive. I look forward to seeing what they achieve next.”
What factors contributed to over half of students passing Maths and English GCSEs at Ark All Saints Academy?
The school uses predicted Year 11 grades to create individual “flight paths” with bespoke end-of-year target grades for each student. Progress is tracked regularly, allowing early intervention if students fall behind.
The academy reports “very good” progress in core subjects, with a system that identifies students who need targeted support through discussions between heads of faculty and teachers. The curriculum is ambitious and broad, ensuring students are well-prepared for GCSE exams with access to a range of literature, critical reading, and examination-style assessments starting early.
Extra lessons for students with lower attainment focus on improving reading ages using tools like Accelerated Reader and Lexia to close literacy gaps.