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Ark Isaac Newton Academy

All-through · Academy sponsor led · Ilford, IG1 1FY

Outstanding

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#230 of 15,057

Better than 98% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

GCSE 2025/26

#243 of 3,312

Better than 92% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

A-level 2024/25

#317 of 2,536

Better than 87% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

Ark Isaac Newton Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Oct 2018

Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseAll-through
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Ages4 to 18
Pupils1,777
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherPrincipal Morgan Haines
TrustARK SCHOOLS
Local authorityRedbridge
Opened01 Sept 2012
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 138518.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolRedbridgeEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths92%, better than England, better than Redbridge75%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.32%, better than England, better than Redbridge16%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.111, better than England, better than Redbridge108106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.111, better than England, better than Redbridge108105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.112, better than England, better than Redbridge109105
Expected standard in reading94%, better than England, better than Redbridge82%76%
Expected standard in writing96%, better than England, better than Redbridge84%73%
Expected standard in maths96%, better than England, better than Redbridge84%75%
Pupils taking tests90--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolRedbridgeEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.60.7, better than England, better than Redbridge54.846.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.87.4%, better than England, better than Redbridge77.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.72%, better than England, better than Redbridge62.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.36.3%, better than England, better than Redbridge27.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths83%, better than England, better than Redbridge73.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4182--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolRedbridgeEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.41.73, better than England, better than Redbridge34.3635
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels41.63, better than England, better than Redbridge34.935.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better21.6%, better than England, better than Redbridge14.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.52, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study110--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,777
Girls883
Boys894
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.33.9%
First language not English41.1%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.1,880
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.5.5%
Sixth form places2024/25350
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.139
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.64
Average class size26.6

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

Pakistani
31.7%
Indian
17.8%
Bangladeshi
16.7%
Other Asian
11.5%
Other mixed
5.3%
Other White
4.4%
African
2.8%
White and Asian
2.3%
Other ethnic group
1.6%
White British
1%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher16.5
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.13.5
Teachers (FTE)107.4
Teaching assistants (FTE)18
Support staff (FTE)47.89
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2590.5
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2571.5
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/259
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/2510

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.90
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.320
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.106
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.82
Applications from another local authority (Reception)14
Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day.83
Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed.991
First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice.181
First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.61
Applications from another local authority (Year 7)119

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolRedbridgeEngland
Overall absence4.6%, better than England, better than Redbridge6.3%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.8.6%, better than England, better than Redbridge17.4%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.3%, better than England, better than Redbridge1.5%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate3%
Pupils with one or more suspensions2%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.94.7%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.94.7%
School sixth form76%
Further education12.9%
Sixth form college5.8%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1.8%
Apprenticeship0%
Employment0%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.84.7%
Higher education69.5%
Employment11%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7.6%
Apprenticeship2.5%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Requires improvement
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Good
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Good
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Frequently asked questions about Ark Isaac Newton Academy

What is Ark Isaac Newton Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ark Isaac Newton Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 2 Oct 2018.

How does Ark Isaac Newton Academy rank in England?

Ark Isaac Newton Academy ranks 230 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 98% of schools), 243 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 92% of schools) and 317 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 87% of schools).

What are Ark Isaac Newton Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 92% of pupils at Ark Isaac Newton Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

What are Ark Isaac Newton Academy's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 72% of pupils at Ark Isaac Newton Academy got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 60.7 (England 46.2).

What are Ark Isaac Newton Academy's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Ark Isaac Newton Academy was B+, and 21.6% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How hard is it to get into Ark Isaac Newton Academy?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, Ark Isaac Newton Academy made 90 offers from 320 applications (3.6 per offer), and 82 of 106 first-preference applicants got a place. For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, it made 83 offers from 991 applications (11.9 per offer), and 61 of 181 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Ark Isaac Newton Academy?

Ark Isaac Newton Academy has 1,777 pupils aged 4 to 18.

What is the capacity of Ark Isaac Newton Academy?

Ark Isaac Newton Academy had 1,880 school places in 2024/25.

Does Ark Isaac Newton Academy have a sixth form?

Yes, Ark Isaac Newton Academy has a sixth form with 350 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Ark Isaac Newton Academy?

At Ark Isaac Newton Academy, the average class had 26.6 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.5 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Ark Isaac Newton Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Ark Isaac Newton Academy missed 4.6% of sessions (England 8%), and 8.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.