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Ark Putney Academy

Wandsworth, SW15 3DGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.23
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
70 1st-choice / 154 places
Ranking
#1,010
of 3,141 nationally

About Ark Putney Academy

Ark Putney Academy’s Progress 8 score of 0.23 sits well below the Wandsworth local authority average of 0.55, placing it 10th out of 11 secondary schools in the borough. That gap is significant — the school is adding less academic value per pupil than most of its neighbours. However, the score is still positive, meaning pupils here on average achieve nearly a quarter of a grade higher per subject than similar pupils nationally. The school’s ranking within London (275th out of 487) and nationally (1010th out of 3141) puts it squarely in the middle of the pack. For context, the top three schools in Wandsworth — Ashcroft Technology Academy, Ark Bolingbroke Academy and Graveney School — all post Progress 8 scores above 0.7, so competition is stiff. Ark Putney is not an academic powerhouse, but it is not failing either; it is a solidly performing state secondary that serves a notably disadvantaged intake, with 55.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPullman Gardens, London, Wandsworth, SW15 3DG
HeadteacherAlison Downey
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Number of Pupils784
Free School Meals (FSM)55.1%
School Capacity784 / 1,200 (65% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumSports HallScience LabsMusic RoomsSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingRowingCross CountryHockeyCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsArt ClubDramaDebateChoirDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: arkputney.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Ark Putney Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.