Ark Acton Academy

About Ark Acton Academy

Ark Acton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ealing, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 804 pupils on roll. It is part of ARK SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.3 (2025/26). 52.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 60.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Ealing →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

804 / 1,400 (57%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 February 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gunnersbury Lane, Ealing, Ealing, W3 8EY

Phone

02031102400

Head Teacher

Sarah Donachy

Website

arkacton.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ark Acton Academy?

Ark Acton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ealing, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Ark Acton Academy have?

Ark Acton Academy has 804 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ark Acton Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ark Acton Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 February 2023).

How does Ark Acton Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ark Acton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.3 in 2025/26.

Is Ark Acton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ark Acton Academy is part of ARK SCHOOLS.

Where is Ark Acton Academy?

Ark Acton Academy is located at Gunnersbury Lane, Ealing, Ealing, W3 8EY.