Evelyn Grace Academy
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Evelyn Grace Academy is a non-selective, co-educational secondary school within the English Academy programme, in Brixton
, London
.
The Academy opened in September 2008 in temporary accommodation admitting its first 180 Year 7 pupils. In September 2010 the academy moved to a new purpose built school building as it admitted its third year 7 year group. The building, designed by architect Zaha Hadid
, was awarded the 2011 Stirling Prize
.
The school is funded by the Department for Education
and owned and operated by ARK Schools, a registered charity
under English law, and sponsored by parent charity Absolute Return for Kids
(ARK), founded by hedge fund
financiers Arpad Busson
, Paul Marshall and Ian Wace.
Brixton
Brixton is a district in the London Borough of Lambeth in south London, England. It is south south-east of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London....
, London
London
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The Academy opened in September 2008 in temporary accommodation admitting its first 180 Year 7 pupils. In September 2010 the academy moved to a new purpose built school building as it admitted its third year 7 year group. The building, designed by architect Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid, CBE is an Iraqi-British architect.-Life and career:Hadid was born in 1950 in Baghdad, Iraq. She received a degree in mathematics from the American University of Beirut before moving to study at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London.After graduating she worked...
, was awarded the 2011 Stirling Prize
Stirling Prize
The Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize is a British prize for excellence in architecture. It is named after the architect James Stirling, organised and awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects...
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The school is funded by the Department for Education
Department for Education
The Department for Education is a department of the UK government responsible for issues affecting people in England up to the age of 19, including child protection and education....
and owned and operated by ARK Schools, a registered charity
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
under English law, and sponsored by parent charity Absolute Return for Kids
Absolute Return for Kids
Absolute Return for Kids is an international children's charity based in the United Kingdom.ARK is a registered charity under English law and is based in London...
(ARK), founded by hedge fund
Hedge fund
A hedge fund is a private pool of capital actively managed by an investment adviser. Hedge funds are only open for investment to a limited number of accredited or qualified investors who meet criteria set by regulators. These investors can be institutions, such as pension funds, university...
financiers Arpad Busson
Arpad Busson
Arpad A. Busson is a London-based socialite and Swiss financier. Busson entered the world of hedge funds in 1986 working in New York. He is the founder and Chairman of the EIM Group, a fund-of-funds company. Mr. Busson is also very active in a number of philanthropic causes around the...
, Paul Marshall and Ian Wace.
Other ARK academies
- Ark Academy, Brent
- Burlington Danes AcademyBurlington Danes AcademyBurlington Danes Academy is a Church of England non-selective, co-educational secondary school within the English academy programme, located in White City, London on a site....
, Hammersmith & Fulham - Charter Academy, Portsmouth
- Globe AcademyGlobe AcademyGlobe Academy is a co-educational academy in Southwark, London, United Kingdom. It is an all-through school meaning that it caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. It is part of the ARK school network, operated by the charitable organisation ARK...
, Southwark - King Solomon AcademyKing Solomon AcademyKing Solomon Academy is a non-selective, non-denominational, co-educational secondary school within the English academy programme, located in Marylebone, London....
, Westminster - St Albans Academy, Birmingham
- Walworth AcademyWalworth AcademyWalworth Academy is a mixed, non-selective school for pupils from 11 to 18. It opened as an ARK academy in 2007, replacing Walworth School. This school is split up into three sections, Chaplin, Babbage and Seacole. The Chaplin and Babbage blocks are two separate halves of Key Stage 3...
, Southwark
External links
- http://www.evelyngraceacademy.org
- ARK Schools
- The Guardian: photo gallery of Evelyn Grace Academy
- Inner City Academy that's a blue print for the future http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/8497435/Inner-city-academy-thats-a-blueprint-for-the-future.html
- DFE Education and Skills in your area, coldharbour ward http://www.education.gov.uk/inyourarea/schools/school_2086906.shtml