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Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane, London, W12 0HR, Hammersmith and Fulham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.5 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
819
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 38% nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 81% progress to university, with a quarter entering top-third institutions. However, the school may have room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 44% attain grade 5 or above in these core subjects.
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Last inspected: 13 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.1 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 69% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | Top 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 85 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African25.0%
Other14.2%
Black Caribbean8.9%
Mixed Other7.2%
White British6.8%
White Other6.0%
Black Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.51895, -0.22972 · W12 0HR
School details
Local authorityHammersmith and Fulham
RegionLondon
URN131752
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteburlingtondanes.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Burlington Danes Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Burlington Danes Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 July 2022.
Is Ark Burlington Danes Academy a good school?
Ark Burlington Danes Academy scores 57.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ark Burlington Danes Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Burlington Danes Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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