Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Ark Soane Academy

Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 8EA
Part of: ARK SCHOOLS (Multi-academy trust)
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Ark Soane Academy
London, W3 8EA
722 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
52.60% FSM %
410 Boys
312 Girls
About Ark Soane Academy

Ark Soane Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–19 based in Ealing, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 722 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Matthew Neuberger.

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 Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
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 None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form N/A
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ARK SCHOOLS
Opened 01-09-2021
UKPRN 10088735
URN 147863
Data Last Updated 16-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ann Ewing Chair of Local Governing Body 27/05/2021 31/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Vanessa Watson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 04/01/2023 — N/A
Dhudi Aidid Local Governor 01/12/2022 31/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kate Bellamy Local Governor 09/07/2021 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Laura Brown Local Governor 02/11/2022 01/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jonathan Darby Local Governor 11/06/2021 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Cliantha Eckersley Local Governor 20/01/2023 31/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Aizad Hussain Local Governor 20/07/2021 31/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Louise Knight Local Governor 26/02/2024 31/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Principal Matthew Neuberger Local Governor 09/06/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Lily Rafalin Local Governor 17/06/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ark Soane Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in London, Ealing.
Ark Soane Academy has 722 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Ark Soane Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Ark Soane Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ark Soane Academy is Mr Matthew Neuberger.
Ark Soane Academy is at Gunnersbury Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8EA, in the Ealing local authority, London.
Ark Soane Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Neuberger
Gunnersbury Lane, Ealing, London, W3 8EA
02074308876
arksoane.org/
Location
W3 8EA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147863
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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