Ark Burlington Danes Academy
URN: 131752 • London W12 0HR
Overview
- Name
- Ark Burlington Danes Academy
- URN
- 131752
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Carr (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02087354950
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wood Lane, London W12 0HR
Summary
Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Hammersmith and Fulham, London, serving students aged 11-18. Established as a Christian charity school in 1699, the academy emphasizes a strong ethos rooted in its heritage, promoting values that guide students in their academic and personal development. The school aims to empower every student to take ownership of their actions, fostering resilience and character to prepare them for future success.
The academy offers a diverse and academically rigorous curriculum, with over 50% of students gaining admission to Russell Group universities. It features a wide range of subjects alongside structured enrichment activities, leveraging its extensive facilities for sports, arts, and music. This holistic approach ensures that students not only achieve exceptional exam results but also develop confidence and leadership skills.
With a current enrollment of 819 pupils and a capacity of 1200, Ark Burlington Danes Academy is committed to supporting its community, with 51.6% of students eligible for free school meals. The school actively engages with parents through various events and resources, ensuring a collaborative environment for student success.
The academy offers a diverse and academically rigorous curriculum, with over 50% of students gaining admission to Russell Group universities. It features a wide range of subjects alongside structured enrichment activities, leveraging its extensive facilities for sports, arts, and music. This holistic approach ensures that students not only achieve exceptional exam results but also develop confidence and leadership skills.
With a current enrollment of 819 pupils and a capacity of 1200, Ark Burlington Danes Academy is committed to supporting its community, with 51.6% of students eligible for free school meals. The school actively engages with parents through various events and resources, ensuring a collaborative environment for student success.
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
Key details
- LA
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 819
- Boys
- 420
- Girls
- 399
- FSM %
- 51.60
- Open date
- 2006-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 819 | 420 | 399 | 1200 | 51.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 918 | 484 | 434 | 1200 | 45.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1180 | 612 | 568 | 1200 | 38.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1180 | 612 | 568 | 1620 | 38.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1273 | 672 | 601 | 1620 | 37.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1249 | 653 | 596 | 1620 | 28.90 |
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