Welcome to Ark Acton!

We are so excited to be able to welcome you to Ark Acton Academy! There is lots of information below about how and when you'll be able to visit the school, and on this webpage, you will find all the information that you will need to help make your transition as easy as possible.

We are excited to start the transition process for our incoming Year 7s with our welcome coffee mornings, one-to-one meetings and tailored designed Induction Day.

Here are some of the many ways in which we will support your child with their transition to secondary school:

• Welcome Coffee Mornings are taking place on the: 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th & 20th March 2025 from 9.30am - 10.30am. You will be able  to meet the Principal, Ms Donachy and other key members of staff and also have a tour of your new school. Please sign up using the form below.
• 1:1 meetings with a member of the SLT will take place on Thursday 19th June 2025. These are a fantastic opportunity for parents and children to ask questions and get all the information they need for a smooth transition. If you are not able to attend, please email admissions@arkacton.org with your name and number and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
• Various Exciting Workshops will be taking place from March to June to give your child an opportunity to take part in fun and engaging activities. Further information will be coming out to you all shortly!
• Induction Day for all new Year 7s will take place on Friday 27th June 2025. This will give your child a chance to explore the school, get to meet some key teachers and get a taste of what lessons will be like. It’s also a great chance for students to make some new friends ahead of September. Some more details of the day are below:
  • Arrival from 08:30-08:45.
  • Food will be provided, but a refillable water bottle is advised.
  • Wear full primary school uniform.
  • End of day is 14:50.

If you have any further questions about anything at all, please do not hesitate to email us at admissions@arkacton.org, remembering to include your child’s name and a return telephone number and someone will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

At Acton our goal is to make sure students leave us knowledgeable, confident and articulate young people, able to make a meaningful contribution to society, pursue careers they are passionate about, lead happy and fulfilling lives, and leave the world better than they found it.  

We can’t wait to start that work with you!
                                          

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Please come and visit us in school at one of our coffee mornings.

Jinan, Year 7 student

Things I love about coming to Ark Acton Academy:  

Firstly, I love the teachers and the classroom environment. In classes we learn about interesting topics and the teachers are kind and understanding. During break/ lunch time we are allowed to go into different space depending on how we feel e.g. the quiet playground where we can sit quietly and chat. I also like the fact we get Chromebooks of our own to do homework on and there is a school shop to get whatever equipment/uniform we need. I can't imagine myself going to another secondary school and I hope all future years feel the same as me.  

Things I wish I knew about coming to Ark Acton Academy:  

I wish I knew that this school has very high standards and if I were to not meet them I would get a sanction [detention] ! Also didn't know that we would have many enrichment clubs!  Personally, I go to crochet club and everything is provided for me. I also didn't know that  while Ark Acton may seem strict the pros far outweigh the cons, with preparation for university and beyond. The three values: Hard work, Honesty & Kindness, help form us as individuals and better people in the wider world.   

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Italia – Yr 7 Student 

Things I love about coming to Ark Acton Academy   

To start with, I love how caring and understanding the teachers are to the students in the school. It is a safe, clean, and mature place to be in because of how serious they take things especially how much they care about you and your lives as you go through your life. I really like how nice the playgrounds are and how fun the place is to play in they have a lot of fun activities and games like ball games {e.g. Football, Basketball}. Honestly, the place is fun because we get to go on chrome books and do our homework and really have fun, I love how good the lessons are and how much I learn from it. So, I love the school and all my friends in the school. It is a wonderful place.  

Things I wish I knew before coming to Ark Acton Academy   

I wish I knew this schools' expectations because of the standards we must meet whilst being here other than learning or playing games at lunch time. These standards are things like forgetting equipment or messing around in class e.g. getting reminder, warning, and detention because I did not know how easy it was to get a detention for missing something or not following the Ark Acton's way or its ambitious standards. Although this is all for a good reason – while these rules might feel restrictive, but they serve a good purpose: to help us become well-rounded individuals equipped for our future challenges. Embracing this can lead to personal growth and a stronger sense of community and knowing that sometimes, a firm hand guides us toward brighter horizon.