Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Ilford, IG1 1FY · Redbridge · all-through school
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3rd of 19 secondary schools in Redbridge we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.9/10 against 682 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 72.0 · 92 | 30% | 2.75 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.9 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 60.7 · 93 | 10% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ark Isaac Newton Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 64.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.9 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Science, Physics, Art, and Debate clubs. Sports include Badminton, Netball, Football, Basketball, and Rounders. Arts and music options cover Drama, Choirs, Brass Bands, and Music Production. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,777 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,800. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils transitioning between Key Stages 3 and 4? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Overview
Ark Isaac Newton Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school continues to deliver a highly ambitious curriculum that supports pupils from Reception through to the sixth form, resulting in exceptional academic outcomes and strong personal development. Leaders place the best interests of pupils at the centre of decision-making, ensuring high expectations are met across all phases.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as “highly academically successful, resilient and respectful,” with “exceptionally high published outcomes” in Years 6 and 11.
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” and constantly refined, including a high proportion of pupils studying the English Baccalaureate and universal brass instrument tuition.
- Early reading and writing support is “well-embedded,” with leaders identifying needs early to help pupils catch up with their peers.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “very strong,” with clear communication of needs and appropriate classroom activities.
- Attendance has remained “exceptionally high for many years,” supported by robust follow-up of absences and strong relationships with parents.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.4 |
| 2024/25 | 56.7 |
| 2025/26 | 60.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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