Ark Acton Academy is now consulting on its admissions policy for September 2027 intake. The consultation will run from Monday 1st December 2025 to Sunday 11th January 2026.
Proposed Changes
The draft policy is available via the link below. Proposed changes are highlighted in yellow. Hard copies are also available on request at the contact details below.
The main change we are proposing is to reduce the Published Admissions Number (PAN) for Year 7 from 180 to 120, effective from September 2027. The reason for this change is driven by demographic and educational changes across Ealing and the surrounding boroughs, with local authority forecasts indicating a decrease in the number of Year 7 pupils in the Acton area. Adjusting the PAN to reflect projected local demand is a strategic response to ensure the school’s long-term sustainability and efficient use of resources.
Submitting Feedback
Comments on the policy and proposed changes should be submitted either by email or post to:
Email: pmerton@arkacton.org
Post: Paul Merton
Ark Acton Academy
Gunnersbury Lane
London
W3 8EY
Correspondence should be headed “Acton Academy Admissions Policy Consultation 2025”.
The consultation closes on 11th January 2026, all comments should be received by this date.
Next Steps
Once public consultation has closed, Ark Schools (the admissions authority for Ark Acton Academy) will consider all feedback to the proposed admissions arrangements and make recommendations for final changes, where relevant. The final admissions arrangements will be determined by the Ark Schools Management Team before 28th February 2026 and published on the academy’s website.