Arco Academy
School summary
With just 13 pupils on roll, Arco Academy is among the smallest independent schools in Southwark, offering a setting where every child is genuinely known. The mixed, non-boarding school takes pupils from age 11 and is led by headteacher Mr Andre Bailey. Nearly a third of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school well practised in tailoring its teaching to individual needs. For families seeking close attention rather than the scale of a larger institution, the figures speak for themselves.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 10 December 2024
Teaching & academics
Entry is at 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of admissions. The intimate roll means teaching can be closely adapted to each pupil, and the notable proportion of children on SEN support points to a school geared towards individual progress. As an independent school, it is inspected by the ISI.
Head · Mr Andre Bailey
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 30.77%
- EHC plans
- 53.85%
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A tiny, fee-paying school in Southwark where individual support is clearly central. Best suited to families who want their child known by name.
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Arco Academy 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.