Is Ashcroft Technology Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 2 December 2025 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Exceptional and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded A, 1st of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ashcroft Technology Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Ashcroft Technology Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 66.4 (England: 46.2). 79.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Ashcroft Technology Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Ashcroft Technology Academy starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Ashcroft Technology Academy

100 West Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW15 2UT

Local ranking1st of 11 secondary schools in Wandsworth

Ofsted: ExceptionalUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1450

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 2 December 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 2 December 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Exceptional
Curriculum & teaching: Exceptional
Attendance & behaviour: Exceptional
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Exceptional
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Exceptional

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 66.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 79.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 92.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 235

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 90.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 83.0%
Higher education: 70.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 11.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B+

Avg A-Level Grade

42.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

42.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

127

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 32.2% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 312

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1511
Boys: 853 (56%)
Girls: 671 (44%)
Capacity: 1450 (105% full)
SEND: 14.6%
FSM Eligible: 32.1%
EAL: 49.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 11.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 91.5
Budget per Pupil: £8,998/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 2.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 17.9%
Asian Pakistani: 17.1%
Black African: 15.6%
White Other: 15.1%
Asian Other: 9.6%
Other: 5.2%
Mixed Other: 5.1%
Asian Indian: 2.6%

17.9%

White British

17.1%

Asian Pakistani

15.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02088770357

douglas.mitchell@ashcroftacademy.org.uk

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100 West Hill

London, London

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Administrative

URN: 135316
UKPRN: 10021078
Establishment No.: 6905
Trust: PROSPECT EDUCATION (TECHNOLOGY) TRUST LIMITED

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