The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 722
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 52.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Matthew Neuberger
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Gunnersbury Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeap Service - the National Autistics Society
Miscellaneous · Very close
Snowflake School
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South Acton Childrens Centre
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Acton Gardens Primary School
Primary · 563m away
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Primary · 777m away
International School of London
Independent · 1.4km away
Southfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Belmont Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Soane Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Soane Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Soane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Soane Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Soane Academy?
Ark Soane Academy currently has 722 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Soane Academy take?
Ark Soane Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ark Soane Academy?
Ark Soane Academy is in London, W3 8EA, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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