Ashcroft Technology Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ashcroft Technology Academy.

London, SW152UT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
83.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.34
English & Maths grade 4+ %
70.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 89.4%
Continue in education or training
68.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Sustained employment
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
21 September 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
100 West Hill
Wandsworth
London, SW152UT
Phone
2088770357
Website
atacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135316
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
100 West Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW15 2UT
Website
http://www.atacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PROSPECT EDUCATION (TECHNOLOGY) TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,488
Free School Meals
29.8% (443 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (48 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
97.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
4.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
65.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.9
English Attainment 8:
13.1
Maths Attainment 8:
13.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
19.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.9
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
74.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
100.0%
Ebacc Languages:
100.0%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
1.34
Progress 8 Range:
1.15 to 1.53
University Progression:
74.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
74.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
74%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
125 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
74.9 (+55.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
89.4 (+37.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
65.6 (+26.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
74.0 (+17.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
4.0 (13.5 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
93 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
186
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,488 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Psychology (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(24 students)
Sociology (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Economics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(31 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Ashcroft Technology Academy Sixth Form is described as a vibrant, stimulating and exciting place to learn and work. The page notes the academy achieved a second outstanding Ofsted judgment in September 2021, and that nearly every student applies to university with over 50% securing places at top Russell Group universities; it also includes a message from Joshua Hetherington, Assistant Principal – Head of Sixth Form, welcoming visitors to explore the site or attend an open evening/morning or arrange a visit.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Monday Clubs and Activities Tuesday Clubs and Activities Wednesday Clubs and Activities Thursday Clubs and Activities Friday Clubs and Activities

Sports

Dodge Ball Netball Football

Curriculum Highlights

Science Week Royal Society Summer Exhibition Imperial College outreach Greenwich lectures Chemistry Olympiad Cambridge Lower Sixth Chemistry Challenge Spectroscopy in a Suitcase British Physics Olympiad IB Biology field trip Biology Live Lectures Biology in Action Seminar Science and Maths Team Challenge Zoo trip Iceland trip (Geography) Tectonic Hazards (Geography) Hampton Court Palace visit (Geography) Wimbledon High School geographical lectures Bank of England visit (Business Studies) Entrepreneurship workshop Redber Coffee Visit Moody's Rating Agency Workshop Marketing Workshop Parliament Trip (Government & Politics) Wimbledon Magistrates Court visit (Government & Politics) Model UN UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge UKMT Senior Team Maths Challenge KS5 Gifted and Talented Maths club Vertical Maths Challenge ARTiculation (Art) Courtauld Institute Summer University course (Art) Advanced Collective (ensemble for more able musicians) Gamelan Workshop Frantic Assembly workshop InkWell Magazine (English) Fake News: Building Cultural Capital (English) D’art – French through Art (MFL) UAL insights spring and summer school (D&T) FAD Fashion Futures – industry focused fashion workshops (D&T) Inspired by Design – lectures from professional designers (D&T)

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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