How to apply
Applications for places at Ark Blake will be made in accordance with Croydon Council's co-ordinated admission arrangements.
Applications can be submitted through the Croydon Council website, using the link below.
Applications to start school in September 2025 needed to be submitted by the 31st of October 2024.
If you have any questions about the admissions process, don't hesitate to get in contact.
Open events
Please register your interest in attending one of our open events. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing what makes Ark Blake Academy an excellent choice for Year 7 entrance.
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Best-in-class careers provision
Our pupils dream big for life after school thanks to our highly aspirational careers programme, which includes visits to prestigious universities and employers, one-to-one guidance and a rich programme of workshops and visiting speakers.
![Students in lesson](/sites/default/files/styles/call_to_action_xxs_max_1x/public/2022-08/Blake_0017_Selling%20point%206.jpg.webp?itok=9p7J5mOo)
Ark Music Programme
Designed to foster a life-long love of music, the Ark Music Programme offers a wealth of experience for all pupils at all levels, including an annual Music Gala where pupils have the opportunity to perform at a national level.
![Final performance of the Ark Music Gala 2022 at the Barbican](/sites/default/files/styles/call_to_action_xxs_max_1x/public/2022-07/Ark%20Network.jpg.webp?itok=MyDhOQbn)
Setting your child up for success
We're proud that students from Ark Schools are 3 times more likely to go on to a top tier university at the end of their school career.
![Students in lesson](/sites/default/files/styles/call_to_action_xxs_max_1x/public/2022-08/Blake_0018_Selling%20point%205.jpg.webp?itok=zP86W68l)