The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.29
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 137 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
39% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 804
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 50.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Headteacher Sarah Donachy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8EY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Acton Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Acton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Acton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Acton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Acton Academy?
Ark Acton Academy currently has 804 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Acton Academy take?
Ark Acton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ark Acton Academy?
Ark Acton Academy is in London, W3 8EY, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Acton Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ark Acton Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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