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Ark Isaac Newton Academy

Redbridge, IG1 1FYSecondaryAges 4–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2024
Progress 8
+0.90
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
2.5×
Oversubscribed
210 1st-choice / 83 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#125 of 3,141 nationally

About Ark Isaac Newton Academy

Ark Isaac Newton Academy is a large all-through state school in Redbridge, running from age 4 to 18, and it is heavily oversubscribed. With 1,760 pupils against a capacity of 1,800, it is effectively full, and the demand is striking: for entry in 2025/26, the school received 1,006 applications for just 83 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 12.12. Of those applicants, 210 put it as their first preference, and 68 received first-preference offers. The school serves a diverse intake, with 31.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well above the national average for secondary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This suggests a genuinely comprehensive mix of backgrounds, and the school’s ability to combine high demand with a high-needs cohort is a notable feature of its profile.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range4 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address1 Cricklefield Place, Ilford, Redbridge, IG1 1FY
HeadteacherMorgan Haines
Local AuthorityRedbridge
Number of Pupils1,760
Free School Meals (FSM)31.4%
School Capacity1,760 / 1,800 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (16 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 4 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sports HallDining HallLibrarySixth Form CentreAstro TurfMusic RoomsSwimming PoolTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

TennisNetballRowingBasketballFootballGymnasticsRugbyMartial ArtsHockey

Clubs & Activities

CodingNewspaperDebateModel United NationsEco ClubChoirDramaOrchestraDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ark Isaac Newton Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.