Ark Soane Academy
About Ark Soane Academy
Ark Soane Academy in Ealing is a state secondary that opened with a clear mission to serve its local community, and the numbers tell a striking story. The school currently has 722 pupils against a capacity of 1,200, meaning there is room to grow, but demand is already intense: for 195 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 477 applications, an oversubscription ratio of 2.45. Only 113 of those offers went to first-preference families, out of 119 who put it top, so competition is fierce. The pupil body is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms, with 52.6% eligible for free school meals — well above the national average for secondary schools, which typically sits around 20-25%. This suggests the school is drawing from a genuinely mixed catchment and is actively serving families who might otherwise have fewer options. Under headteacher Matthew Neuberger, the school has no religious character and is fully co-educational, taking pupils from age 11 through to 19.
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
6 Mar 2024Source: Ofsted, 28 Aug 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
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.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Ark Soane 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