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Ashcroft Technology Academy

State school · London, SW15 2UT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,488 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,488 ·
Local authority
London Borough of Wandsworth

Headteacher

Head

Mr Douglas Mitchell

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 26 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Southmead Primary School 8 %
Brandlehow Primary School 7 %
Granard Primary School 6 %
Hotham Primary School 6 %
Ronald Ross Primary School 6 %
Albemarle Primary School 5 %
West Hill Primary School 5 %
Swaffield School 5 %
Sheringdale Primary School 4 %
Riversdale Primary School 4 %
St Michael's CofE Primary School 4 %
Allfarthing Primary School 3 %
Wimbledon Park Primary School 2 %
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton 2 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School 2 %
St Anne's CofE Primary School 2 %
Mosaic Jewish Primary School 2 %
Earlsfield Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
90%
LA avg.
82%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
89%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
42.50
LA avg.
33.06
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • IB
93
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,488
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

100 West Hill
Wandsworth
London
SW15 2UT
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Telephone: 020 8877 0357

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.atacademy.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Wandsworth

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School data & information Ashcroft Technology Academy 100 West Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW15 2UT
1,488 Pupil numbers
25 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
50 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
93 Number of teachers
23 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
89%
LA avg.
74%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
65.60
LA avg.
52.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

1.34 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 9
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 9
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 235 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 166 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 235 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 235 7
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 235 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 8
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
33%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
42.50
LA avg.
33.06
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 12 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 A
Psychology GCE A level 24 A
Physics GCE A level 28 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 13 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 86 A
History GCE A level 25 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 13 A
Geography GCE A level 9 A*
English Literature GCE A level 13 A
Economics GCE A level 32 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 22 B
Chemistry GCE A level 36 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 14 A
Biology GCE A level 43 A
Sociology GCE AS level 13 A
Religious Studies GCE AS level 7 A
Psychology GCE AS level 25 A
Physics GCE AS level 30 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 90 B
History GCE AS level 25 A
Government and Politics GCE AS level 14 B
Geography GCE AS level 10 A
English Literature GCE AS level 13 A
Economics GCE AS level 32 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE AS level 23 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 39 B
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 14 A
Biology GCE AS level 44 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Ashcroft Technology Academy is a mainstream school which has resourced provision with a capacity of 16 and 12 pupils on roll and a SEN unit with a capacity of 350 and 236 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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