Ark Putney Academy
London, SW15 3DG · Wandsworth · secondary school
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9th of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth 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 — 7.4/10 against 136 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.9 · 42 | 30% | 1.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.23 · 67 | 25% | 1.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.7 · 59 | 10% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ark Putney Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.23 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science, International, Music Technology, Fitness, Social Media Marketing, Wellbeing, Chess, and Lego Clubs. Sports include Football, Indoor Cricket, Badminton, Basketball, Athletics, Rounders, and Tag Rugby, alongside the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Arts and music options cover Pottery, Sewing, Song Writing, Dungeons and Dragons, Cooking, Drama, Choir, and Crafts. There is a residential trip to Oxford and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 746 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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 to maintain the progress seen in the 2023
What Ofsted said about Ark Putney Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a “calm, inclusive and safe school environment” with “very clear routines” that ensure high consistency. Pupils follow a “carefully thought-out curriculum” designed to aid memory, with particularly strong provision for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The inspection highlights high expectations for behaviour and a commitment to pupils’ broader development, including careers education and personal safety.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and broad,” with subject content “sequenced carefully” and important knowledge regularly revisited to help pupils remember more.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is “particularly strong,” with teachers making appropriate adaptations so all pupils can follow the same curriculum.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are “respectful to each other and to adults,” and bullying is “very rare” and dealt with effectively.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring “regular dedicated reading time for all pupils” and providing tailored programmes for those needing extra help.
- Staff are “well supported by leaders” and value opportunities for ongoing training, with new teachers receiving strong support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching activities allow pupils to “develop their thinking” and gain a “greater understanding of subject content,” as tight routines sometimes prevent exploring complex ideas.
- Leaders should ensure sixth-form students are on “appropriate pathways at the start of Year 12” so that more successfully complete their chosen courses, as too many currently move to other providers.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff trained to be alert to signs of risk and leaders demonstrating “tenacity” in securing support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.1 |
| 2024/25 | 46.3 |
| 2025/26 | 47.7 |
| 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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