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Ark Acton Academy

Ark Acton Academy, London
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Ark Acton Academy

Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8EY

A Good-rated secondary school in London.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
804
Ages
11-18
FSM
50.6%
Attainment 8
42.0
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.0%
Basics 9-5
32.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
58.2%
EBacc APS
3.91
EBacc 9-5
12.9%
EBacc 9-4
21.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.58
A*-A Grades
14.6%
A*-B Grades
33.5%
AAB+ %
10.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 65 students entered

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About Ark Acton Academy

Ark Acton Academy is a secondary school in London, Ealing. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. The school has around 804 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8EY | More schools in Ealing

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ark Acton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Acton High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ark Acton Academy

What is Ark Acton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Acton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Ark Acton Academy's latest exam results?
Ark Acton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ark Acton Academy located?
Ark Acton Academy is a secondary school in London, Ealing (W3 8EY).
How many pupils attend Ark Acton Academy?
Ark Acton Academy has around 804 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ark Acton Academy with other schools?
View Ark Acton Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Ealing.