🎨 Our pupils have been getting creative through the Wild Clay Project, collecting natural clay from the River Rea and learning how to turn it into art.
Next up: processing the clay and creating their own pieces!
A fantastic partnership between @ArkSchools and the @ikongallery.
Proud evening for our Army Cadets🎖️
Last Thursday, our ACF Detachment, Company A, was officially recognised as a unit in front of parents, staff and senior ACF members. Families met with ACF staff and watch our cadets showcase their skills with a final parade and awards ceremony.
Our latest newsletter is now available online here: https://t.co/NngGcmhuf7
You can catch up on the latest updates, news and highlights from the school community.
🚨 We’re hiring: Data Officer
Term-time | Permanent | £27,147–£32,543
Apply by 30th June
Join Ark Kings Academy and help lead our school’s data systems, reporting & analysis to support pupil success.
✨ Great benefits
👉 Apply now: https://t.co/DCXoZ61QwR
🚨 We’re hiring: Head of Maths
💷 £33,739–£53,094
🗓 Apply by 13 July
We’re looking for an ambitious and inspiring leader to drive excellence across KS3 & KS4 Maths, lead curriculum innovation and help shape whole-school culture.
👉 Apply now: https://t.co/yh4LrBjbps
We can't wait to welcome all pupils back to school on Monday 1st June from 8:30am!
Don't forget to set your alarms, pack your school bags, charge your Chromebooks and bring your enthusiasm for another fantastic term ahead.
See you bright and early on the 1st of June!
☀️ Happy, Safe Half-term Reminder!
Whether you’re heading abroad, staying local, or just enjoying the break, remember to look out for yourself and others. Stay smart, stay safe and have fun!
🎉 Happy End of Term, everyone!
Time to relax, recharge and enjoy a well-earned Easter break! Whether you're sleeping in, hanging out with friends and family — make the most of it!
📚 Year 11s don’t forget, revision still matters! Stick to your timetable and prep for your GCSEs.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums and mother figures in our community! 🌸
Today we celebrate the wisdom you share, the resilience you show every day and the kindness you give so generously. Thank you for the support and care that help our pupils grow and succeed.💐
Join us at our Careers Fair on 27th March 2026 (8:45am–2:20pm) to inspire the next generation. It’s a great chance to share your expertise, spark aspirations & shape future career paths.
Want to get involved? Call us on 01214594451 to secure your spot! 💼✨
We were thrilled to welcome Ascension Dance into our school for an amazing workshop with our primary pupils 🎉
The performances were captivating, the props sparked so much excitement, and the dances had everyone smiling and engaged. A brilliant experience for our children✨
Congratulations to our amazing pupils and families for achieving these results! 🎉 We're in the Top 10% for attendance in England for the Autumn term! 🌟 💪
Thank you to @MagicBreakfast for supporting our breakfast provision at Kings. Breakfast is now an embedded, universal and stigma-free part of the school day, helping pupils arrive ready to learn. Huge thanks to our catering staff who make this happen every morning.
Thanks to the generous support of an Ark Schools Trustee, the Shift the Dial Project has funded new boxing equipment at Ark Kings. Now part of KS3 PE, boxing is boosting fitness, confidence, focus and resilience and supporting pupils’ physical and mental wellbeing.
We can't wait to welcome our amazing pupils back to school on Tuesday 6th Jan from 8:30am!
Don't forget to set your alarms, pack your school bags, charge your Chromebooks and bring your enthusiasm for another fantastic term ahead.
See you bright and early on the 6th of Jan!
⏰📚Year 11s keep working through your Christmas Revision Pack to prepare for the February mocks.
Remember to:
1️⃣ Stick to the timetable — 30–45 minute sessions in the morning and afternoon
2️⃣ Complete and return it to your Form Tutor by Friday 9th Jan 2026
Keep going 💪✨
Well done to all the classes who have hit the attendance target of 92.4%+ YTD and those above the national average! 🙌👏 #AttendanceChamps#TeamWork#arkkings
🚀We’re proud to celebrate the newest graduates of Ark’s Leadership Exploration and Development (LEAD) programme - an 18-month journey for vice principals aspiring to headship.
Programmes like this are central to our commitment to investing in aspiring leaders across Ark.