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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1511 |
| Number of Boys: | 857 |
| Number of Girls: | 654 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 2.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 17.60% | 266 |
| Pakistani | 16.80% | 254 |
| African | 15.30% | 231 |
| Other White | 14.80% | 224 |
| Other Asian | 9.40% | 142 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.10% | 77 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 76 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 38 |
| Chinese | 2.20% | 33 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 32 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 27 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 27 |
| Caribbean | 1.60% | 24 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 23 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 21 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 16 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.