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Ark Acton Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Oliver Knight

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location_onLondon, W3 8EY

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

860

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Attainment 8

42.1

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Ealing

#2,228 of 3,216 nationally

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Ark Acton Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ark Acton Academy is an academy sponsor led in London, Ealing, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. The school has approximately 804 pupils on roll, of whom 54% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1, placing the school #15 in Ealing and #2,228 of 3,216 nationally. 32.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 33.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.29 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.2× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

32.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.0%

Entering EBacc58.20%

EBacc APS3.91

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.10%

EBacc APS4.24

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.83

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.01

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.6

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.29

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.9%

Achieving A*–A14.6%

Achieving A*–B33.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.0%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate96.60%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 February 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-02-02

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-02-21

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2013-06-05

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.2%(42 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 804 pupils. During this period, there were 54 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	804	54	6.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	767	70	9.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	858	57	6.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	854	44	5.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	837	53	6.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	869	89	10.2%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	860	63	7.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	824	64	7.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	941	57	6.1%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	937	78	8.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	913	29	3.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	995	43	4.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	995	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	983	67	6.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,013	2	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,013	59	5.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,032	122	11.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,062	98	9.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,044	119	11.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,040	91	8.8%	3.8%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

31.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree39%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree11%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree46%

agree23%

disagree8%

strongly disagree15%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree32%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree30%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree39%

disagree18%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree39%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

don't know7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree43%

disagree11%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes73%

no27%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Ealing

Twyford Church of England High School

Ealing Fields Church of England High School

Ada Lovelace Church of England High School

William Perkin Church of England High School

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Elthorne Park High School