Ark Priory Primary Academy, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and develops a genuine love of learning. Teachers combine expert subject knowledge with engaging activities that help pupils achieve exceptional progress. The school goes beyond academics to develop compassionate, articulate learners who understand their responsibilities as citizens and respect those around them.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well with attainment well above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics -
- Expert teachers use subject knowledge to engage and challenge pupils, encouraging them to think deeply and explain their reasoning -
- Reading is prioritized with a focus on phonics, fluency and wide reading that inspires curiosity -
- Outstanding provision for pupils with SEND, with tailored support from highly trained staff -
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and a strong culture of responsibility, with pupils taking pride in making positive changes to school life
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders committed to creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Trip to the Barbican to perform musical compositions, junior leadership roles, enrichment visits as part of pupil passport programme
Ark Priory Primary Academy is an outstanding school where pupils thrive in a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive environment with high expectations and a rich, varied curriculum that promotes exceptional personal development.
At a Glance
45.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
144 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89%. Maths has improved from 81% to 88%. Writing has remained stable at around 91%.
Class Sizes
30.5
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
439 pupils
466 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Ealing
Places available
4,125
Applications
3,570
Got 1st preference
88.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Ealing (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9913%
Overall absence
10.9589%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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