Ashcroft Technology Academy is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Ashcroft Technology Academy currently has around 1511 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.7% boys and 43.3% girls. Around 29.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 2.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 12 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 17.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 16.8% , followed by african at 15.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 75% who stay in school sixth forms and 19% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 100 West Hill, London, SW15 2UT
Website: http://www.atacademy.org.uk/
Telephone: 02088770357
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Wandsworth
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Douglas Mitchell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 135316

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1450
Number of Pupils: 1511
Number of Boys: 857
Number of Girls: 654

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 2.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British17.60%266
Pakistani16.80%254
African15.30%231
Other White14.80%224
Other Asian9.40%142
Other (any other ethnic group)5.10%77
Other Mixed5.00%76
Indian2.50%38
Chinese2.20%33
White and Black Caribbean2.10%32
White and Asian1.80%27
Unclassified1.80%27
Caribbean1.60%24
Other Black1.50%23
White and Black African1.40%21
Bangladeshi1.10%16
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (1.09)
Of the 209 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 199 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
1.09
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.36
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
100%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
34%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
79%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
37%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
63.3
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
44.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
6.2
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Horder Nursery School
Horder Road , SW6 5ED
- not rated 2,296 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eastwood Nursery School
168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU
4out of 4 2,941 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brandlehow Primary School
Brandlehow Road , Putney SW15 2ED
3out of 4 600 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
90 Oakhill Road , SW15 2QD
3out of 4 628 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
West Hill Primary School
5 Merton Road , SW18 5ST
3out of 4 655 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Granville Road , Southfields SW18 5SQ
3out of 4 774 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Ronald Ross Primary School
145 Beaumont Road , SW19 6RY
4out of 4 1,059 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashcroft Technology Academy
100 West Hill , Wandsworth SW15 2UT
4out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Saint Cecilia's, Wandsworth Church of England School
Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR
- not rated 1,163 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
Sutherland Grove , SW18 5JR
3out of 4 1,163 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
John Paul II School
Princes Way , SW19 6QE
- not rated 1,383 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elliott School
Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG
- not rated 1,383 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX
- not rated 3,262 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Thames College
Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP
- not rated 1,281 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy
Finlay Street , SW6 6HB
- not rated 2,515 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
ADT College
100 West Hill , Wandsworth SW15 2UT
- not rated 0 yd City technology college Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The St Michael Steiner School
5 Merton Road , Wandsworth SW18 5ST
- not rated 649 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Merlin School
4 Carlton Drive , Putney SW15 2BZ
- not rated 695 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Putney High School GDST
35 Putney Hill , London SW15 6BH
- not rated 805 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Hurlingham School
122 Putney Bridge Road , SW15 2NQ
- not rated 812 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.