Ark Acton Academy

Details

Age Range	11-18 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy sponsor led
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Ealing
Address	Gunnersbury Lane, W3 8EY
School Website	arkacton.org
Telephone	2031102400
URN	146318

School Census

Total	860
Girls/Boys	333/527
Girls/Boys Ratio	38.7%/61.3%
% pupils where English not first language	66.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	370
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	11.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
02/02/2023	Good
21/02/2017	Inadequate

Inspection Date	02/02/2023
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	21/02/2017
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Inadequate

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
02 February 2023	School inspection: Good	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	46.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	46.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	59.20%
Entering EBacc	53.10%
EBacc average point score	4.24
Progress 8	0.21

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	43.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	37%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	51%
Entering EBacc	43%
EBacc average point score	3.82
Progress 8	0.32

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	44.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	39%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	55%
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	4.01
Progress 8	0.11

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	246
As first preference	36
As second preference	53
As third preference	63

Total Offers Made	155
first preference offers	36
second preference offers	13
third preference offers	10

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	201
As first preference	37
As second preference	39
As third preference	36

Total Offers Made	150
first preference offers	37
second preference offers	5
third preference offers	4

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	222
As first preference	36
As second preference	47
As third preference	45

Total Offers Made	123
first preference offers	36
second preference offers	17
third preference offers	4

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	238
As first preference	59
As second preference	44
As third preference	36

Total Offers Made	268
first preference offers	59
second preference offers	25
third preference offers	10

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	240
As first preference	58
As second preference	43
As third preference	37

Total Offers Made	240
first preference offers	58
second preference offers	21
third preference offers	13

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	247
As first preference	53
As second preference	37
As third preference	34

Total Offers Made	270
first preference offers	53
second preference offers	26
third preference offers	13

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	30%
agree	45%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	9%
don't know	5%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	39%
agree	43%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	43%
agree	41%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	9%
don't know	2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	20%
agree	11%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	5%
not applicable	52%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	39%
agree	43%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	32%
agree	36%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	0%
not applicable	20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	30%
no	70%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	46%
agree	23%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	15%
dont know	8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	43%
agree	32%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	48%
agree	30%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	36%
agree	39%
disagree	18%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	25%
agree	39%
disagree	18%
strongly disagree	11%
don't know	7%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	43%
agree	43%
disagree	11%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	36%
agree	39%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	73%
no	27%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	26.5%
any other white background ethnic origin	18.3%
african ethnic origin	17.6%
white british ethnic origin	6%
indian ethnic origin	5.2%
caribbean ethnic origin	4.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin	4.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	4.2%
pakistani ethnic origin	2.9%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	2.2%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.4%
any other black background ethnic origin	1.3%
gypsy roma ethnic origin	0.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	0.8%

time period	2022-23
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	24.1%
any other white background ethnic origin	19.5%
african ethnic origin	18.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	5.7%
white british ethnic origin	5.5%
caribbean ethnic origin	4.8%
indian ethnic origin	4.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin	3.6%
pakistani ethnic origin	2.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	2.3%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.4%
gypsy roma ethnic origin	0.9%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	0.9%
any other black background ethnic origin	0.7%