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Ark Burlington Danes Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ark Burlington Danes Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 819 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

819

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

68%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Ark Burlington Danes Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ark Burlington Danes Academy?

The catchment area for Ark Burlington Danes Academy is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ark Burlington Danes Academy is managed by Hammersmith and Fulham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hammersmith and Fulham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hammersmith and Fulham catchment area documents →

Ark Burlington Danes Academy: 1200 places, 68% filled: places available

Ark Burlington Danes Academy has a published admission number of 1200 places. 819 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1200 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51.6% of pupils at Ark Burlington Danes Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hammersmith and Fulham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hammersmith and Fulham school admissions →

Ark Burlington Danes Academy: School Information

Full address
Wood Lane, London, W12 0HR
Local authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
51.6% of pupils
DfE URN
131752

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Ark Burlington Danes Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Hammersmith and Fulham

Ark Burlington Danes Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Hammersmith and Fulham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Ark Burlington Danes Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ark Burlington Danes Academy

What is the catchment area for Ark Burlington Danes Academy?

The catchment area for Ark Burlington Danes Academy is the geographic zone Hammersmith and Fulham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Hammersmith and Fulham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ark Burlington Danes Academy oversubscribed?

Ark Burlington Danes Academy has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 819 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hammersmith and Fulham.

What is the admissions policy for Ark Burlington Danes Academy?

Ark Burlington Danes Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hammersmith and Fulham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ark Burlington Danes Academy cover?

Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a secondary school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ark Burlington Danes Academy?

Ark Burlington Danes Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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