Ark Atwood Primary Academy, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Ark Atwood Primary Academy currently has around 431 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.9% boys and 54.1% girls. Around 47.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 26.9%. other white pupils make up about 12.5% , followed by african at 10.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Amberley Road, London, W9 2JY |
| Website: | www.arkatwoodprimary.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02072667070 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Westminster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Tam Mckernan |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137323 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 431 |
| Number of Boys: | 198 |
| Number of Girls: | 233 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18% | 8.2% |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 26.90% | 116 |
| Other White | 12.50% | 54 |
| African | 10.70% | 46 |
| White British | 8.60% | 37 |
| Other Mixed | 8.40% | 36 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.70% | 29 |
| White and Black African | 4.90% | 21 |
| Caribbean | 4.40% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 12 |
| Chinese | 2.60% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 11 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 10 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Atwood Primary Academy Amberley Road , Westminster W9 2JY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene & St Stephen's CofE Primary School Rowington Close , Warwick Estate W2 5TF | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Primary 19 Cirencester Street , Paddington W2 5SR | - not rated | 205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Wilson Primary School Senior Street , W2 5TL | 3out of 4 | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's CofE Primary School Shirland Road , Maida Vale W9 2JD | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marylebone Boys' School North Wharf Road , W2 1QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| St George's Catholic School Lanark Road , Maida Vale W9 1RB | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 1,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton and Wallis School 16 Clifton Gardens , W9 1DT | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Otherwise, City of Westminster Queen's Park Centre , Saltram Crescent W9 3HW | - not rated | 958 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maida Vale School 18 Saltram Crescent , London W9 3HR | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| College Park School Garway Road , W2 4PH | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.