Ark Acton Academy
URN: 146318 • London W3 8EY
Overview
- Name
- Ark Acton Academy
- URN
- 146318
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 41.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Donachy (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02031102400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gunnersbury Lane, London W3 8EY
Summary
Ark Acton Academy is a mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Acton, West London, with an enrolment of 804 pupils and a capacity of 1,400. The school operates as an academy sponsor led by Ark, focusing on providing a supportive and nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to learn. The principal, Ms. Sarah Donachy, emphasizes the importance of academic achievement alongside personal development, aiming for pupils to leave as knowledgeable and confident individuals ready to contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at Ark Acton is designed to promote mastery and rapid progress across subjects, ensuring that pupils build a strong foundation for further study. The school prioritises excellent teaching, with subject experts dedicated to understanding their students' learning journeys. Additionally, a robust pastoral system supports students' well-being, fostering exemplary behaviour and a culture of kindness and hard work.
Ark Acton Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community, where all pupils are celebrated and supported. The school actively promotes health and well-being, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various forums and resources available on the Parent Hub.
The curriculum at Ark Acton is designed to promote mastery and rapid progress across subjects, ensuring that pupils build a strong foundation for further study. The school prioritises excellent teaching, with subject experts dedicated to understanding their students' learning journeys. Additionally, a robust pastoral system supports students' well-being, fostering exemplary behaviour and a culture of kindness and hard work.
Ark Acton Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community, where all pupils are celebrated and supported. The school actively promotes health and well-being, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various forums and resources available on the Parent Hub.
Useful links
- Summer Newsletter (other)
- Payments (other)
- Image (other)
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
- Ealing
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 804
- Boys
- 475
- Girls
- 329
- FSM %
- 50.60
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 804 | 475 | 329 | 1400 | 50.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 854 | 517 | 337 | 1400 | 46.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 937 | 571 | 366 | 1400 | 40.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 937 | 571 | 366 | 1400 | 40.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 995 | 611 | 384 | 1400 | 32.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1013 | 639 | 374 | 1400 | 26.30 |
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