SchoolScoresAshcroft Technology Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of PROSPECT EDUCATION (TECHNOLOGY) TRUST LIMITED
100 West Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW15 2UT
020 8877 0357 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 December 2025 , published 22 January 2026.
In short: 5 exceptional, 2 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
177 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 45% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 55% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 82% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 10% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 144 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 41% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 36 parents of children with SEND Higher than 41% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 51% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). 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. 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
238 pupils in this year group.
85% — 27 points above the Wandsworth average, and 39 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 85% | 57% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 66.7 | 51.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 6.5 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
209 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the Wandsworth average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 76% | 66% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 13% | 16% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 1% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
127 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 45% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 78% | 54% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 42.6 | 33.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 372 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 86 | 20% | 49% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 42 | 14% | 48% | 30% |
| Biology | 38 | 16% | 42% | 27% |
| Economics | 37 | 11% | 32% | 26% |
| Physics | 29 | 14% | 41% | 31% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 21 | 24% | 43% | 59% |
| Psychology | 21 | 5% | 71% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 16 | 6% | 25% | 16% |
| Sociology | 15 | 27% | 60% | 20% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 12 | 0% | 17% | 24% |
| History | 12 | 50% | 67% | 23% |
| English Literature | 10 | 20% | 30% | 23% |
| Geography | 8 | 25% | 63% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 8 | 0% | 25% | 26% |
| Religious Studies | 6 | 0% | 33% | 22% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Music, French, Polish, Art and Design (Fine Art), Turkish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
108 students in this year group.
83% — about the same as the Wandsworth average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 83% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 11% | 18% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 83% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
116 students in this year group.
90% — 14 points above the Wandsworth average, and 30 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 90% | 76% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 51% | 21% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 90% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wandsworth. 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 240 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 396 |
| Of those, offered a place | 191 (48%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,208 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.6
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 366 places for visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Multi-sensory impairment; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.1% | 36.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.2% | 37.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 7.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 20.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2 | 6.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Lower than 80% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.07% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 24% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5 | 16.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools in Wandsworth. Higher than 47% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 15.8%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Putney High School GDST 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 79% A*/A at A level
- Saint Cecilia's CofE School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Putney Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Southfields Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hurlingham Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lady Margaret School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 82% grade 5+ English and maths
- Emanuel School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 71% A*/A at A level
- Fulham Cross Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thames Christian School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- The Fulham Boys School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ashcroft Technology Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ashcroft Technology Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 December 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 exceptional, 2 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Ashcroft Technology Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 85% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 39 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Ashcroft Technology Academy?
82% of the 177 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Ashcroft Technology Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ashcroft Technology Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 396 families put Ashcroft Technology Academy as their first choice for 240 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 191 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 135316.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.