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Ark Acton Academy

Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8EY
Part of: ARK SCHOOLS (Multi-academy trust)
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Ark Acton Academy
London, W3 8EY
804 Pupils
1,400 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
50.60% FSM %
475 Boys
329 Girls
About Ark Acton Academy

Ark Acton Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Ealing, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 804 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,400. Current headteacher: Sarah Donachy.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Ealing or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Ealing
Region London
Administrative District Ealing
Parliamentary Constituency Ealing Central and Acton
Ward South Acton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ARK SCHOOLS
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10080890
URN 146318
Data Last Updated 08-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Paul Campbell Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 09/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
David Johnston Chair of Local Governing Body 09/10/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Vanessa Watson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 04/01/2023 — N/A
Nadine Butler Local Governor 07/11/2022 12/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Andrew Curtis Local Governor 02/07/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sarah Donachy Local Governor 24/06/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Konstantina Drakouli Local Governor 02/07/2024 02/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Doctor Josephine Gayton Local Governor 11/02/2022 31/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kiera Oluwunmi Local Governor 20/01/2023 31/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Nicholas Pointer Local Governor 12/05/2023 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Soraiya Thompson-Edwards Local Governor 23/04/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ark Acton Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Ealing.
Ark Acton Academy has 804 pupils, with a capacity of 1,400.
Ark Acton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Ark Acton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ark Acton Academy is Headteacher Sarah Donachy.
Ark Acton Academy is at Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8EY, in the Ealing local authority, London.
Sixth form at Ark Acton Academy: Has a sixth form.
Ark Acton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Headteacher Sarah Donachy
Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8EY
02031102400
arkacton.org
Location
W3 8EY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146318
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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