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Ark Isaac Newton Academy
1 Cricklefield Place, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1FY, Redbridge
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.6 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,760
Capacity
1,800
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 4% of schools, this all-through academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.7, placing it in the top 12% nationally. The school boasts an impressive 85% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 77% of graduates progressing to university, with 42% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 83% recommending the school, although there is limited data on specific extracurricular offerings.
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Last inspected: 2 October 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 56.7 | Top 12% 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%. | 85% | Top 11% 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%. | 65% | Top 13% 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%. | 87% | Top 6% 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%. | 60% | Top 6% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 92% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 32% | No UK data |
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%. | 77% | 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%. | 42% | Top 20% |
Based on 109 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (148 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Behaviour is good
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
School keeps me informed
87%
My child feels safe
87%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Good range of subjects
82%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani31.3%
Asian Indian19.5%
Asian Bangladeshi18.1%
Asian Other9.0%
White Other4.7%
Mixed Other4.5%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Other2.0%
White British0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.56135, 0.09200 · IG1 1FY
School details
Local authorityRedbridge
RegionLondon
URN138518
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteisaacnewtonacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Isaac Newton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Isaac Newton Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 October 2018.
Is Ark Isaac Newton Academy a good school?
Ark Isaac Newton Academy scores 95.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ark Isaac Newton Academy?
Based on 148 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ark Isaac Newton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ark Isaac Newton Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Isaac Newton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.7. 85% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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