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 |
| URN | 146318 |
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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
| 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 |
Secondary Results
| 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% |
| 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% |