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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Teachers help pupils develop knowledge and understanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and behave well.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have prioritized professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Most staff feel valued and well supported.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders engage well with parents.
Communication: School communicates effectively, seeking parents' views.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders prioritize professional development and curriculum design.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively handled.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are safe here; strong culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many opportunities to develop leadership qualities.
Career Counselling Services: Secondary pupils receive careers information from Year 7.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adapt curriculum; pupils with SEND achieve well.
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Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater London, London.

It has 918 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.

At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

93.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Welcoming you to Ark Burlington Danes Primary Academy makes me happy and proud. We are a new school in a state-of-the-art building, but we have close ties to our sister school Ark Burlington Danes which can trace its origins back to 1699. In September 2015, we welcomed our first students inside. "Believe, Dream, and Persevere to Achieve" is our motto. We envision a school where a passion for learning and resiliency help our students achieve outstanding outcomes. The Ark Burlington Danes Primary School is a welcoming, secure, and joyful place where everyone is respected and given time to speak. We celebrate success, are proud of our accomplishments, and value the individual skills of both our staff and students. I'm excited to meet you and provide more information about our fantastic school and how it can benefit your child.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B-
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 13.7 - 14.1
Proficient Math 102 - -
Proficient Read 104 - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 49% 98% 57%
Grade 5 or above A Level 14.80% 35.00% 15.10%
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 102 101 97
Reading 104 101 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 61% 68.84% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 15.03% 7.4%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.2 Average
Writing 1.3 Above Average
Maths -1.3 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 92 96
Reading - 92 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 68.22% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 12.62% 9.69%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 95 94
Reading - 95 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 67.62% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 15.16% 9.14%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 91 93
Reading - 91 93

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard - 64.62% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard - 11.88% 8.17%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -
Writing -
Maths -
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.08 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 49% 29.91% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 65% 38.35% 42.99%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 68% 32.09% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 18.04% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 41% 23.83% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 4.35 3.21 2.82

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 85.06% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 173 92 144
Pupils staying in education 92% 83.75% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 15% 19.25% 32.75%
School sixth forms 67% 47.69% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges 9% 4.94% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 12.06% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 0.69% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 0.69% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.1 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 32.65% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 39.87% 45.26%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 69% 31.57% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 18.83% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 23.43% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 4.46 3.3 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 87.31% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 175 92 140
Pupils staying in education 93% 86.19% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 21% 18.5% 34.03%
School sixth forms 63% 49.69% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 9% 6.69% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 11.19% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 0.63% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 0.69% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.18 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 35% 3 30.18% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 10 41.82% 43.34%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 77% 35.73% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 22% 7 16% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 5 22.95% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 4.13 3.03 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 87.07% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 156 93 135
Pupils staying in education 89% 84.79% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 18.86% 33.3%
School sixth forms 53% 50.79% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 6% 3.93% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 11.29% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0.71% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.5% 2.76%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.28 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 32% 1 29.86% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 49% 11 40.05% 42.58%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 71% 31.43% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 11 15.48% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 28% 5 19.9% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 3.86 2.99 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 84% 76.85% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 169 91 140
Pupils staying in education 82% 47.46% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 14% 18.92% 28.32%
School sixth forms 61% 50.46% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges 7% 1.54% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 0.85% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 0% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0% 2.06%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.04 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 33% 29% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 39% 43.04%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 85% 27.86% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 16.57% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 18.38% 16.23%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 72.9% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 154 82 144
Pupils staying in education - 0% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 16% 21.3% 30.56%
School sixth forms 64% 45.2% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 1.2% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 0% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 0% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 0% 2.46%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.36 37.54 29.99
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.31 35.83 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 14.80% 26.46% 13.64%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 81 148 201
Students staying in education 79% 64.3% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 1.5% 6.08%
Students entering employment 8% 16.4% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 11.2% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.25 37.68 33.4
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.9 37.56 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 20.9% 30.11% 17.69%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 80 206 248
Students staying in education 90% 73.44% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 1.22% 5%
Students entering employment 3% 7.56% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 11.67% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.94 2 32.8 29.38
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.64 3 31.25 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 12.7% 25.94% 13.04%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 95 197 231
Students staying in education 73% 67% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 2.67% 7.78%
Students entering employment 11% 12% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 8.89% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.55 4 33.16 29.02
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.16 4 32.32 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 19.8% 28.81% 13.34%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 4 11 3
Students staying in education 11 18.88% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 5% 5.54%
Students entering employment 9% 8.38% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.75% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 27.78 27.56 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.98 29.69 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 11.5% 22.18% 12.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 6 10 3
Students staying in education 3 18.5% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships - 1% 6.37%
Students entering employment 4% 13.88% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 7% 4.23%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Local authority ratio 16 : 1

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