School life at Ark Byron
We can't wait to welcome you to our school, here are some of the things you can expect when you join our vibrant community.
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Highly trained, passionate staff
A teacher affects a pupil's achievement more than any other factor. As part of Ark Schools, our teachers access sector-leading training and expertise from across the network.
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State-of-the-art digital resources
Every child from Year 3 receives a Chromebook and access to a range of high-quality digital resources.
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Excellent pastoral support
We collaborate with children’s mental health charity Place2Be to support our pupils. Our on-site kitchen take pride in preparing fresh, healthy lunches for pupils every day.
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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.
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World-expanding extracurricular offer
Life at our Academy is so much more than just lessons. Whether learning an instrument, taking part in a school performance, representing the school at sport, or something else entirely, we are confident every pupil will find an extra-curricular activity they love at our school.
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