Ark Priory Primary Academy, London

Outstanding
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~323m)Possible (~462m)Unlikely (~601m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Shannaz Rabbani
Pupils:439 / 466 capacity
LA:Ealing
Phone:02031100717
Address:Acton Lane, London, W3 8NR
Trust:ARK SCHOOLS
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2013

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Outstanding

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Early Years

Inspected 3 June 2025View full report
URN:139699
UKPRN:10042405
Constituency:Ealing Central and Acton
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 responses
Would recommend87%
Child is happy94%
Well taught94%
Good progress86%
Feels safe94%
Well behaved93%
Bullying dealt with22%
Kept informed85%
Handles concerns58%
Wider development78%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+1ppMaths+7ppWriting+1pp

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Acton Central Station (Entrance)
466m · 8 min walk
Acton Central Rail Station
493m · 8 min walk
South Acton Rail Station
627m · 10 min walk

Bus Stops

Meon Road (Stop W)
73m · 1 min walk
Petersfield Road (Stop V)
97m · 2 min walk
Acton Old Town Hall / Salisbury Street (Stop K)
135m · 2 min walk
Acton Old Town Hall (Stop L)
200m · 3 min walk
Acton Central Station (Stop J)
245m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

94%

Near capacity

439 pupils

466 capacity

27 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Low pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:26,206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Ealing

Low demand0.87x oversubscription

Places available

4,125

Applications

3,570

Got 1st preference

88.9%

Got preferred school

98.3%

Primary admissions across Ealing (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

3 June 2025
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
Early YearsOutstanding
17 June 2015
OutstandingReport
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.9913%

Overall absence

10.9589%

Persistent absence

365

Enrolments

Authorised3.91787%
Unauthorised1.07343%
Persistent (10%+)10.9589%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

2.72268%
18/19
3.06836%
20/21
4.92101%
21/22
5.73234%
22/23
4.86297%
23/24
4.9913%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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