SchoolScoresArk Soane Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed
Part of ARK SCHOOLS
Gunnersbury Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8EA
020 7430 8876 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 6 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Ealing comparisons use the 12 of its 17 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 89% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 97% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 74% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 96% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 88% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ealing figures pool parents at the Ealing schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Ealing. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 189 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 151 |
| Of those, offered a place | 115 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 510 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 54.4% | 34.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 9.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 52.9% | 54.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Lower than 70% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 7.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Lower than 53% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.0% | 22.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3 | 7.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Lower than 41% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 4.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 17th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 6% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 86% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 22.4% | 18.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Twyford CofE High School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Acton Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Japanese School 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- International School of London 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Ada Lovelace CofE High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 78% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kew House 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
- St Augustine's Priory 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 57% A*/A at A level
- ArtsEd Day School and Sixth Form 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 26% A*/A at A level
- Ealing Independent College 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 13% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Soane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Soane Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 March 2024.
Would parents recommend Ark Soane Academy?
93% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Ark Soane Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ark Soane Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 151 families put Ark Soane Academy as their first choice for 189 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 115 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147863.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.