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Ark Acton Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Gunnersbury Lane
 Acton
 London W3 8EY
Telephone: 020 3110 2400

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-18)
Type: Sponsor-Led Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
History: This school arose from Acton High School
Trust: Ark Schools
Sponsor: Ark Schools

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Headteacher Sarah Donachy (since October 2024)
Previous Headteacher: Oliver Knight
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 50.85 / 16.25
Non-teaching Staff*: 36.08
Number of pupils: 752
Pupils Per Teacher: 14.8
Sex: Mixed (60% boys / 40% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 54.20% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 30.9%
Local child deprivation rate: 17.6% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 94.4%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 78.1%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 3.2km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: London
Authority: Ealing
Electoral Ward: South Acton
School Number: 3074007

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 2nd February 2023 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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