Ark Acton Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ark Acton Academy
Address: Gunnersbury Lane, Acton
Town/City: London
Postcode: W3 8EY
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 02 0311 2400
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Ark Schools
Sponsor: Ark Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Headteacher Sarah Donachy
Capacity: 1400
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 752 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 54% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 54.2%

Location and administration

URN: 146318
DfE Number: 307/4007
UKPRN: 10080890
UPRN: 12141187
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Ealing (E09000009)
Constituency: Ealing Central and Acton (E14001207)
Electoral Ward: South Acton (E05013536)

Easting & Northing: 519402E, 179898N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 21.76" N 0° 16' 51.08" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGP49+CM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Nadine Butler - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Andrew Curtis - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Sarah Donachy - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Konstantina Drakouli - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2027.
  • Doctor Josephine Gayton - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
  • David Johnston - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Kiera Oluwunmi - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Nicholas Pointer - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Soraiya Thompson-Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Vanessa Watson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 4 January 2023.