The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 66.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
66.7
22.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
85%
42.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
100%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 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
- 1,511
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Trust
- PROSPECT EDUCATION (TECHNOLOGY) TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Douglas Mitchell (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
100 West Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW15 2UT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 709m away
Ronald Ross Primary School
Primary · 969m away
Greenmead School
Special school · 1.0km away
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Prospect House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Sheringdale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Anglo Portuguese School of London
Primary · 1.2km away
Riversdale Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ashcroft Technology Academy a selective school?
No. Ashcroft Technology Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Ashcroft Technology Academy?
Ashcroft Technology Academy currently has 1,511 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashcroft Technology Academy take?
Ashcroft Technology Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ashcroft Technology Academy?
Ashcroft Technology Academy is in London, SW15 2UT, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashcroft Technology Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ashcroft Technology Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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