The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 144 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 784
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 55.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Alison Downey (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pullman Gardens, Putney, London, SW15 3DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGranard Primary School
Primary · 495m away
Prospect House School
Independent · 517m away
Putney High School GDST
Independent · 565m away
Merlin School
Independent · 679m away
Ronald Ross Primary School
Primary · 830m away
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School
Primary · 879m away
Greenmead School
Special school · 891m away
Roehampton Church Forest Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Putney Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Putney Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Putney Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Putney Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Putney Academy?
Ark Putney Academy currently has 784 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Putney Academy take?
Ark Putney Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ark Putney Academy?
Ark Putney Academy is in London, SW15 3DG, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Putney Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ark Putney Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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