Remember Canon John Erskine Clarke. His family’s motto, ‘Fortiter Ubique’ meaning ‘Ever Courageous’, fuels the spirit of Ark Bolingbroke Academy. It inspires courage, compassion, community, and excellence.
Ark Bolingbroke Academy stands on the site of the former Bolingbroke Hospital. For over 132 years, this location has served the Battersea community. The academy continues this tradition.
Established in 2012, Ark Bolingbroke Academy arose from local parents’ desire for a non-selective school. Today, the refurbished building blends historic charm with modern learning. It even houses a GP surgery for local families.
Claire Edis proudly leads Ark Bolingbroke Academy. She considers the academy a family. This sense of community permeates its classrooms and activities.
The academy is part of Ark, a leading education charity. Ark aims to transform lives through education. Ark Bolingbroke Academy embodies this mission.
The academy is oversubscribed. It has four forms of entry. Each sixth form year group has 100 students. Despite its size, it is mighty.
Ark Bolingbroke Academy has high aspirations for every student. They value each pupil. They support them in reaching their full potential. The academy celebrates excellent results. Over 80% of students progress to top universities or apprenticeships. Destinations include Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
Ofsted inspections rate Ark Bolingbroke Academy highly. Its quality of education is outstanding. Behaviour, attitudes, and personal development are also outstanding. Leadership, management, and sixth form provision achieve the same high standard.
With 770 pupils aged 11 to 18, Ark Bolingbroke Academy embraces a mixed-gender student body. It maintains a non-selective admissions policy. This reflects its commitment to serving the whole community.
So, as you stand here before Ark Bolingbroke Academy, remember its motto. ‘Ever Courageous’ embodies the spirit of this school. It is a place where students are empowered to excel.