Burlington Danes

What Burlington Danes does

Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form located on Du Cane Road in White City, London, serving pupils aged 11-18 from the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. The academy is part of Ark Schools, a multi-academy trust operating 39 schools across Birmingham, Hastings, London, and Portsmouth. Founded as a Christian charity school in 1699, the institution joined the Ark network in 2013 and operates from what is described as the largest school site in central London at 11 acres.

The academy's core offering spans secondary education (Years 7-11) aligned with the National Curriculum and GCSE qualifications, plus a post-16 sixth form providing A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports, and Ark Professional Pathways in Business Studies and ICT. Digital infrastructure includes a 1:1 Chromebook programme for all Year 7 students, Apple Mac suites, PC labs, and a recording studio. Enrichment activity is material: the Ark Music Programme includes annual Music Gala performances at the Barbican Theatre (supported by Restore the Music), Duke of Edinburgh Award, performing arts productions (e.g., Aladdin), and sport on a third-generation astro-turf pitch and professional-quality gym. Mental health and wellbeing services span Place2Be counselling, MIND EMHP low-intensity CBT, West London Zone Link Workers, Parent Gym, and Magic Breakfast.

As a state-funded academy, the school provides education free at the point of use, with applications administered through Hammersmith & Fulham Council's coordinated admission arrangements. The institution is governed by a board of governors and led by Principal David Carr (joined spring 2023). The school reports strong outcomes: 74% of students achieved grades 9-4 in English and maths at GCSE and 48% achieved A*-C at A Level in 2024, with over 50% of students progressing to Russell Group universities. It holds an Ofsted Good rating across all areas (July 2023) and Cyber Essentials certification. University bursaries of £3,000–£50,000 are provided via partnerships with Marshall Wace, The Reuben Foundation, and Urbanest.

Name

Burlington Danes

Legal name

Ark Burlington Danes Academy

Website

https://burlingtondanes.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form in White City, London, serving pupils aged 11-18 from Hammersmith & Fulham as part of the Ark Schools multi-academy trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth form education
• Academy schooling
• GCSE A Level programmes
• Enrichment programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State-funded education: Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form that provides free education to students aged 11-18. The school is part of the Ark Schools multi-academy trust. Revenue comes from government funding for educational services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form that provides free education to pupils aged 11-18 in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. It delivers a knowledge-rich curriculum leading to GCSEs, A Levels, and BTEC qualifications, complemented by the Ark Professional Pathways programme, extended curriculum activities, mental health and wellbeing support, and university bursary programmes. Education and ancillary services are provided at no cost to families, with the school funded through UK government grants administered via the Ark Schools multi-academy trust.

Product overview

Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a secondary school offering a unified educational service for pupils aged 11-18. The core products consist of secondary education (Years 7-11) with GCSE qualifications and the BDA Sixth Form providing A Levels, BTEC, and Professional Pathways. The school complements its academic offerings with enrichment programmes including the Ark Music Programme with Barbican performances, an Extended Curriculum of clubs and activities, and a 1:1 Chromebook programme. Additional support services include mental health and wellbeing programmes, university bursaries, a comprehensive careers programme, and SEND support. All offerings operate as part of the Ark Schools network under unified governance and values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ark Burlington Danes Academy Secondary Education
• BDA Sixth Form
• Ark Professional Pathways
• Ark Music Programme
• Chromebook 1:1 Programme
• Extended Curriculum
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
• University Bursary Programme
• Careers Programme
• SEND Support Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% of students gain a place at a Russell Group university
• +5 more outcomes

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Restore the MusiccoreOthersMusic charity Restore the Music awarded £20,000 to Ark Burlington Danes for instruments and equipment to support the music department. The school also participates in RTM events and community-wide discussions. RTM aims to reverse the national decline of Music GCSE uptake by bridging gaps in music provision in underserved communities.
• CanTeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanTeam is an after-school social dining initiative partnership bringing together students, families, teachers, and guests for meals and fun activities. Over 400 young people participated. The school's catering team and student volunteers host weekly community dining events fostering community and belonging.
• Bold VoicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBold Voices partners with the school to support young people in addressing gender inequality and gendered violence. The organisation has run staff training, year group assemblies, and smaller group sessions, with parent webinars to extend support to families.
• West London ZoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 2-year personalised and intensive support programme tailored to each child's unique strengths, needs and aspirations. Each child has a Link Worker who works with them throughout the programme, with opportunities to work with various external partners on a termly basis.
• Education Mental Health Practitioner Service (MIND)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school's Education Mental Health Practitioner offers up to 8 weekly sessions of low intensity CBT for students, weekly telephone drop-ins for parents, and workshops on topics such as managing anxiety.
• Parent GymminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA series of six sessions proven to increase parents' skills and confidence to improve the behaviour and wellbeing of their children. Designed by leading psychologists and suitable for parents of children aged 2-11.
• Place2BecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlace2Be helps children find ways to cope with difficult feelings or situations. Their professionals work with individuals one-to-one or in small groups, providing regular support for pupils who need it with parental consent and regular updates to parents/carers.
• Magic BreakfastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMagic Breakfast is a charity providing breakfast clubs for pupils. The school participated in Magic Breakfast's Great Big Breakfast campaign, an annual event that raises funds to help schools offer breakfast clubs, supporting food security for students.
• Global Schools ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in Global Schools Forum Fellowship Programme which fosters peer learning between Ark staff and staff in GSF's member organisations across 51 countries. Teachers have travelled to Zambia to work with PEAS network supporting teachers to master effective teaching practices.
• PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArk teachers worked with PEAS in Zambia to assess the impact of their 'Top Ten' CPD programme focusing on improving teacher effectiveness in Zambian schools. The programme aims to enable PEAS to extend impact beyond current schools and staff body.
• Ark Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArk Burlington Danes is part of Ark Schools, a multi-academy trust of 39 schools across Birmingham, Hastings, London, and Portsmouth. The network provides shared resources, professional development, best practices, and alignment around pillars including strong discipline, mastery curriculum, high quality teaching, and character development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oasis Community Learning: UK multi-academy trust operating a national network of academies with a strong community and inclusion focus. Comparable to Burlington Danes as a London-based academy operator emphasising wellbeing, community engagement, and holistic support.
• United Learning Schools: Large UK multi-academy trust operating both state and independent schools nationally. Comparable as a broader portfolio player offering shared curriculum, teacher development, and cross-school enrichment in the same secondary academy space.
• E-ACT: National multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across England. Comparable as a portfolio academy operator with shared back-office functions, curriculum resources, and school improvement support.

Others

• Place2Be: UK children's mental health charity that partners with Burlington Danes to provide in-school counselling. Listed as a strategic ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but represents the wider network of wellbeing and education-support organisations the school relies on for service delivery.

Direct peers

• Ark Globe Academy: Another Ark Schools network secondary academy located in southeast London. Shares the same multi-academy trust, knowledge-rich curriculum, Sixth Form offering, and Professional Pathways programme as Burlington Danes.
• Ark Kings Academy: Sibling academy within the Ark Schools multi-academy trust operating as a secondary school in Birmingham. Directly comparable as it shares the same network governance, curriculum design, Professional Pathways programme, and operational model as Burlington Danes.
• Harris Academy Battersea: Secondary academy within the Harris Federation, the UK's largest multi-academy trust. Operates as a non-selective state secondary in London with a comparable Ofsted-rated model, sixth-form provision, and university-preparation ethos.

Regional players

• Holland Park School: West London secondary academy in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Competes for similar in-borough applicants, offering comparable GCSE/A Level provision and serving a broadly similar demographic in central-west London.
• Chelsea Academy: State-funded secondary school in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, adjacent to Burlington Danes' catchment. Comparable as a London secondary academy with similar sixth-form, Ofsted rating, and university-preparation emphasis.
• Kensington Aldridge Academy: West London secondary academy serving a similar Hammersmith & Fulham / Kensington catchment. Operates as a state-funded non-selective secondary with comparable sixth-form and university-preparation focus, making it a direct local competitor for in-borough applicants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burlington-danes

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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