Ark Academy, Wembley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ark Academy excels at developing well-rounded pupils who are not only high achievers but also active contributors to their community. The school offers an exceptional range of trips, clubs and enrichment activities that are carefully planned to broaden pupils' experiences, with particular focus on supporting disadvantaged pupils. Teachers are highly skilled at delivering subjects with clear explanations and strong subject knowledge, while also expertly supporting pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum successfully.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme with the 'Civitas' active citizenship scheme that develops pupils as agents of positive change
- Pupils achieve significantly above national averages, particularly disadvantaged pupils who perform extremely well
- Extremely positive behaviour and attendance across the school, with highly effective support systems in place
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with expert teachers who check understanding and swiftly address gaps
- Inclusive approach with targeted support that ensures all pupils, including those with special needs, thrive academically
Areas for Improvement
- Early years staff sometimes miss opportunities during activities to help children practise and embed their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Active citizenship programme (Civitas), mentoring by sixth form students, reading sessions, fundraising for local charities, multiple trips per year, high-quality enrichment activities and clubs, house system activities, sixth form societies
Ark Academy is an exceptional school where pupils achieve very highly across all phases and benefit from a remarkably high-quality wider offer. Leaders have established highly effective systems that ensure pupils are safe, well-supported and prepared for their next steps.
At a Glance
41.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 86%. Maths has remained stable at around 89%. Writing has remained stable at around 86%.
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.4
KS2
59
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,639 pupils
1,650 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wembley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wembley
Admissions Demand - Brent
Places available
3,572
Applications
3,350
Got 1st preference
73.2%
Got preferred school
94.1%
Secondary admissions across Brent (2025/26)
Inspection History(15)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.91464%
Overall absence
11.23245%
Persistent absence
1,282
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ark Academy
St Christopher's Prep School
Chalkhill Primary School
Wembley Primary School
Buxlow School
St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School
Park Lane Primary School
Preston Park Primary School
Sinai Jewish Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Oakington Manor Primary School
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