The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.1
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: 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
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 819
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 51.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr David Carr (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Wood Lane, London, W12 0HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQ+ Queensmill College
Special school · 1.2km away
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Avondale Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
London Vocational Ballet School
Independent · 1.5km away
Queensmill School
Special school · 1.6km away
Ormiston Queensmill Academy
Academy · 1.6km away
Miles Coverdale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Burlington Danes Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Burlington Danes Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Burlington Danes Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Burlington Danes Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Burlington Danes Academy?
Ark Burlington Danes Academy currently has 819 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Burlington Danes Academy take?
Ark Burlington Danes Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ark Burlington Danes Academy?
Ark Burlington Danes Academy is in London, W12 0HR, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Burlington Danes Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ark Burlington Danes Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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