Ark Isaac Newton Academy

All-through
Academy
Ages 4 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

1 Cricklefield Place, Ilford, IG1 1FYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ark Isaac Newton Academy is an all-through school in Redbridge for ages 4 to 18. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. It ranks 3rd of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 October 2018, report published 4 November 2018

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

90 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths92%

92%, 30 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths32%

32%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

175 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score56.7

56.7, 10.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths64.6%

64.6%, 19.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths84.6%

84.6%, 19.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc86.9%

86.9%, 46.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.38

5.38, 1.29 above the England average of 4.09.

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

88 students

Average point score per A level entry41.73

41.73, 6.73 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,777 pupils on roll, with places for 1,800

Eligible for free school meals33.9%

33.9%, 7.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language41.1%

41.1%, 19.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.8%

7.8%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ark Isaac Newton Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Palmer Catholic Academy	0.2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 48.8
Seven Kings School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 57.3
Loxford School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 54.4
The Ursuline Academy Ilford	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to strong standard	Attainment 8: 56.1
Read Academy Education	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.9

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS
Age range: 4 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Principal Morgan Haines
Phone: 02089116666
Website: isaacnewtonacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: 1 Cricklefield Place, Ilford, IG1 1FY
Local authority: Redbridge
URN: 138518

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.