Ark Acton Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8EYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ark Acton Academy is a secondary school in Ealing for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 112 schools in Ealing. It ranks 15th of 16 secondary schools in Ealing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 February 2023, report published 2 April 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

194 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.1

42.1, 4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths32.5%

32.5%, 12.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57.2%

57.2%, 7.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc58.2%

58.2%, 17.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.91

3.91, 0.18 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

48 students

Average point score per A level entry27.58

27.58, 7.42 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

752 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400

Eligible for free school meals52.3%

52.3%, 25.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language60.9%

60.9%, 39.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.4%

14.4%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ark Acton Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Ark Soane Academy	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Twyford Church of England High School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 67.1
The Japanese School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
International School of London	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 56.5

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Headteacher Sarah Donachy
Phone: 02031102400
Website: arkacton.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8EY
Local authority: Ealing
URN: 146318

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.