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Ark Putney Academy
Pullman Gardens, Putney, London, SW15 3DG, Wandsworth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.5 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
784
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong emphasis on academic achievement, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.3, placing it in the top 47% nationally. Approximately 72% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 90% progress to university, indicating a strong pathway for higher education. However, only 17% of students gain admission to top-third universities, suggesting room for improvement in preparing students for competitive university placements.
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Last inspected: 9 November 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. | 46.3 | Top 47% 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%. | 72% | 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 73% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% 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%. | 90% | 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 81 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British23.7%
Black African11.5%
Asian Pakistani10.6%
Mixed Other7.8%
White Other7.4%
Other7.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.0%
Black Caribbean5.4%
Asian Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Black Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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51.45483, -0.22556 · SW15 3DG
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Putney Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Putney Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2022.
Is Ark Putney Academy a good school?
Ark Putney Academy scores 52.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Putney Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Putney Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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