Ark Acton Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Ealing. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Acton Academy.

London, W38EY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.6%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
24.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
2 February 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Gunnersbury Lane
Acton
London, W38EY
Phone
2031102400
Website
arkacton.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146318
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8EY
Website
arkacton.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
1400 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
854
Free School Meals
49.1% (419 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
English Attainment 8:
10.1
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.1
Ebacc English:
96.6%
Ebacc Entry:
27.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.5%
Ebacc Languages:
54.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.20
Progress 8 Range:
-0.03 to 0.44
University Progression:
70.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
8.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
70%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
63 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.6 (+10.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.2 (+6.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.2 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
107
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
854 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(21 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Cherish the Community Develop Mastery Model Courage

Ark is non-denominational.

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Ms Donachy emphasizes that Ark Acton aims to keep students safe, loved and cherished; ensure strong academic learning; provide trips, activities and experiences for personal growth; and maintain a mission where pupils leave knowledgeable, confident and articulate, able to contribute to society and pursue ambitious careers. The school operates on a model of knowing every child, exemplary behaviour, a Mastery Curriculum, excellent teaching, and ongoing leadership development among staff.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Senior choir Battle of the Bands Jazz band

Facilities

Generous outdoor space Large green fields On-site sports centre First-class music facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Deliberate curriculum design Rich in Powerful Knowledge Academically ambitious for all Logically sequenced Designed to support memory We teach and practice reading An Enriched Curriculum Personal development curriculum Enrichment Trips Assessment and Feedback Approach (2025/26)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

The Orchard – Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for Pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). It provides Specialist Teaching; Integrated Approach; Small Group Learning; Mainstream Inclusion; Family Partnership. The Orchard aims to enable pupils to achieve academically and socially and prepare for reintegration into full mainstream education where appropriate.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for places are made in accordance with Ealing Council's coordinated admission arrangements. Applications to start school in September 2026 need to be submitted by 31 October 2025. Parents will be notified by Ealing Council on 2 March 2026 if their application is successful.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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