Ark Conway Primary Academy, London
Ark Conway Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London, part of ARK Schools. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 367th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ark Conway Primary Academy in detail
Ark Conway Primary Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Ark Conway Primary Academy - a primary school for 4-11 year olds which opened on Hemlock Road in September 2011. Our school is non-denominational and non-selective, with one form of entry welcoming children of all abilities from the local area."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, dance, ballet, drama, choir, cooking and cheerleading.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Ark Conway Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 86% and 86% in Hammersmith and Fulham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 97% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Ark Conway Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Ark Conway Primary Academy as their first choice and 99 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Ark Conway Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Ark Conway Primary Academy are Wormholt Park Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 70% maths); Old Oak Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 57% reading, 57% maths); St John XXIII Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, 88% reading, 92% maths); and Ark Bentworth Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths).
Ark Conway Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Wormholt Park Primary SchoolOld Oak Primary SchoolSt John XXIII Catholic Primary SchoolArk Bentworth Primary Academy
The trust
Ark Conway Primary Academy is one of 48 schools run by ARK Schools, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 25.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (19%), Mixed (19%) and Asian (18%).
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is East Acton Underground Station, about 460 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hemlock Road, 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Ark Conway Primary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Ark Conway Primary Academy are Phoenix Academy (0.2 miles) and Ark Burlington Danes Academy (0.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are happy when arriving in school and are ready and keen to learn. They rise to the highest expectations set by the school. All pupils achieve extremely well across the subjects. There are warm and trustful working relationships between pupils and adults. Staff encourage everyone to do well.
Pupils' behaviour in and beyond the classroom is exemplary. Pupils said that everyone treats each other with the same respect. They show their kindness and care for others in many ways. This includes every class contributing something to the school, local or international community. For example, pupils collect second hand books to send to those in need internationally. Pupils value their friendships and working together.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has a highly ambitious curriculum that goes far beyond what is expected nationally. For example, pupils develop their skills in French from the early years. Pupils build on these very strong foundations to use French vocabulary and sentences confidently by the end of Year 6. Teachers encourage pupils to learn extra knowledge beyond the planned curriculum, for example to broaden their horizons through sending home 'Discovery Boxes'. These contain activities and guidance to carry out further research on curriculum topics.
Teaching of reading is a top priority. Highly trained staff deliver the phonics programme with precision. Books used to practise early reading in class and at home match the sounds that pupils are learning. Staff quickly identify any pupils who are falling behind. These pupils receive additional help from expert teachers. This means they catch up quickly. The love of reading is promoted with daily story time. Story books and books related to learning, for example in science, inspire pupils to find out and read more. The school encourages pupils to develop a love of poetry through 'poetry slam'. Everyone learns a poem of their choice to recite and perform this to an audience.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
37.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 97% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 93% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Ark Conway Primary Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ark Conway Primary Academy.
- White City After School Club660m away · Not yet graded
- Active Champions920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Ark Conway Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ark Conway Primary Academy is in Hammersmith and Fulham; for families living there:
Apply to Hammersmith and Fulham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 120
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 24
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 120 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 96 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
202 pupils
210 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,361
Applications
1,186
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All primary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
18.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
200
Total Pupils
106
Boys
94
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
20.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,135
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,067
Per pupil
£1631k
Total funding
£117k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
17.9%
Persistent absence
190
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Ark Conway Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Ark Conway Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Ark Conway Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Ark Conway Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Ark Conway Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Conway Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Ark Conway Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Ark Conway Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Hammersmith and Fulham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Ark Conway Primary Academy?
Ark Conway Primary Academy was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Ark Conway Primary Academy?
Classes at Ark Conway Primary Academy average 28.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Ark Conway Primary Academy?
Ark Conway Primary Academy has around 200 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Ark Conway Primary Academy?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Ark Conway Primary Academy in 2024/25. 17.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ark Conway Primary Academy?
Apply through Hammersmith and Fulham's coordinated admissions process, naming Ark Conway Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Ark Conway Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Ark Conway Primary Academy: White City After School Club (660m away, registered, not yet graded) and Active Champions (920m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ark Conway Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 120 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 24 serious and 96 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 21 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ark Conway Primary Academy?
Ark Conway Primary Academy is at 60 Hemlock Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 0QT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)