Ark Putney Academy
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
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:30
Source: arkputney.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ark Putney Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications