Ark Putney Academy

A good academy converter school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Putney Academy.

London, SW153DG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.2%
Continue in education or training
71.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.0%
Sustained employment
32.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pullman Gardens
Putney
London, SW153DG
Phone
2087883421
Website
arkputney.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138681
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Pullman Gardens, Putney, London, SW15 3DG
Website
http://arkputney.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
1200 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
878
Free School Meals
56.0% (492 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.7% (50 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
96.5%
Ebacc Entry:
46.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.7%
Ebacc Languages:
75.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.23
Progress 8 Range:
-0.02 to 0.47
University Progression:
75.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
77.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
13.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
1.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
75%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
87 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
1.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
46.8 (+27.4 vs average)
Education Continuation:
77.0 (+20.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
70.2 (+18.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.1 (+6.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.23 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
55 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
110
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
878 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Effort Teamwork Community Enthusiasm Commitment Independence

Ark is non-denominational and does not make any profit from running its schools.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debate Coding International Club Lego Club

Curriculum Highlights

Broad curriculum including core subjects plus creative areas such as design technology, music, art and drama High Prior Attainer Provision (HPA) with independent stretch tasks and targeted interventions across KS3–KS5 English Baccalaureate (EBacc) options and emphasis on EBacc achievement Chromebooks for every pupil with access to Office 365 and MS Teams for learning and homework Reading across the curriculum with a dedicated reading strategy, NGRT assessments, Lexia for catch-up literacy and a focus on reading for pleasure Curriculum design with long/medium/short-term plans, departmental co-planning, CPD via Ark network, and emphasis on high-quality teaching

SEND Provision

SEN provision follows the Assess, Plan, Do, Review model; the SENCO works with all teachers to identify needs early and assess which interventions or specialist support are required; support focuses on academic progress as well as social and emotional skills, growth mindset, life skills and well-being; pupils with additional needs may have different targets but receive high-quality teaching input.

Admissions Criteria

Ark Putney Academy is non-selective; there are no entrance exams or selection tests for admission; applications are submitted via the Wandsworth Council co-ordinated system; in-year applications are possible; the school does not subscribe to the Wandsworth Test.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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