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Ark Acton Academy
Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8EY, Ealing
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.9 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
804
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid performance in preparing students for further education, with 78% progressing to university, including 30% attending top-third institutions. While GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 42.1 and 57% achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in overall academic performance compared to national averages. The school's EBacc entry rate of 58% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum, which may appeal to parents looking for a well-rounded education for their children.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality 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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 78% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Other28.0%
Black African17.7%
White Other16.3%
Asian Other6.3%
White British5.8%
Black Caribbean3.9%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Indian3.5%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.50541, -0.28101 · W3 8EY
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Acton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Acton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Ark Acton Academy a good school?
Ark Acton Academy scores 32.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Acton Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Acton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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