Ark St Alban’s Academy

“Many pupils and staff are proud of their school and the way in which it respects and reflects the diversity of their community. Most pupils work hard in lessons as they want to fulfil the ... high aspirations the school has for them. They achieve well and successfully move onto the next stage in their education ... The quality of the curriculum is enhanced by the strong subject knowledge of staff ... Pupils apply themselves well to their learning. Older pupils take pride in organising their work in a way that will help them to revise effectively as they approach exams ... Pupils are well prepared for the future… [and] receive high-quality guidance about careers and future options ... Through the high-quality ‘character’ curriculum … they learn about themselves, other groups in British society and how to contribute positively to the world they live in.”