Ashcroft Technology Academy
104%
Capacity
1,511
Pupils
4.7x
Demand
About Ashcroft Technology Academy
Ashcroft Technology Academy’s Progress 8 score of 1.34 is more than double the Wandsworth local authority average of 0.55, placing it firmly in the ‘well above average’ national banding. That gap is striking: the school is adding well over a grade’s worth of progress per pupil compared with the typical secondary in the borough. It ranks first out of 11 schools in Wandsworth on this measure, and sits 14th nationally out of 3,141 schools. In the London region, it comes 10th out of 487. The school is also significantly oversubscribed — for 237 places in 2025/26, it received 1,115 applications, with 347 first-preference requests. That level of demand reflects a reputation that has clearly spread beyond the immediate catchment.
At GCSE, 89.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and the school’s Attainment 8 score of 65.6 is high. Every single pupil entered the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects, and 74.9% secured a grade 4 or above across those subjects. The EBacc average point score of 6.39 is strong. At A-level, the school’s value-added score of 0.34 is rated ‘above average’, and the average points per entry of 42.03 equates to a B+ grade. The best three A-levels averaged a B+ as well, and 33.3% of entries were graded AAB or higher. Ofsted’s most recent inspection in 2021 awarded the school Outstanding across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision — a clean sweep it also achieved in its previous inspection in 2015.
The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary with a sixth form, currently educating 1,511 pupils against a capacity of 1,450. Facilities include a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, playing fields, a gymnasium, science labs, music rooms, and a sixth-form centre. There is a broad range of clubs and sports on offer, from martial arts and dance to Model UN and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The school’s SEND provision covers a wide spectrum, including specific learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, with a resourced provision on site. For families seeking a high-performing, oversubscribed state school in Wandsworth with strong academic outcomes across both key stages, Ashcroft Technology Academy is a standout choice — but securing a place will require a first-preference application.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 100 West Hill, London, Wandsworth, SW15 2UT |
| Headteacher | Douglas Mitchell |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Number of Pupils | 1,511 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,511 / 1,450 (104% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+1.34)
14th of 3,141
Nationally
10th of 487
In London
1st of 11
In Wandsworth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
43.7
'22/23
41.8
'23/24
42.0
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2378%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 198 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)78%
- FE college15%
- Sixth form college3%
- Not sustained3%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2374%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 125 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
55%
Russell Group
64%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)74%
- Employment11%
- Not sustained9%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics64
- Economics35
- Biology20
- History20
- Psychology18
- Chemistry16
- Computer Studies / Computing15
- Business Studies:Single14
- Physics14
- Mathematics (Further)13
- English Literature11
- Geography10
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed237
1,115
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
347 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian32.0%
- White British17.6%
- White (other)14.8%
- Mixed10.3%
- Black1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
23
Total schools
20
Oversubscribed
16
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ashcroft Technology 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
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
100 West Hill, London
Wandsworth, SW15 2UT
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