Ark Priory Primary Academy is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Ark Priory Primary Academy currently has around 457 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.8% boys and 56.2% girls. Around 43.3% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other (any other ethnic group) pupils forming the largest group at around 20.8%. other white pupils make up about 17.3% , followed by african at 12.7%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Acton Lane, London, W3 8NR
Website: http://arkprioryprimary.org/
Telephone: 02031100717
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Ealing
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Shannaz Rabbani
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139699

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 466
Number of Pupils: 457
Number of Boys: 200
Number of Girls: 257

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other (any other ethnic group)20.80%95
Other White17.30%79
African12.70%58
White British12.30%56
Other Asian8.10%37
Other Mixed5.90%27
White and Asian4.80%22
White and Black African3.90%18
Pakistani3.50%16
Caribbean2.60%12
Indian2.60%12
White and Black Caribbean2.00%9
Bangladeshi1.30%6
Other Black1.10%5
Chinese0.70%3
Irish0.40%2
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (0.2)
Writing: Average (1.0)
Maths: Average (0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
81%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
74%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Acton Childrens Centre
Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX
4out of 4 552 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL
2out of 4 631 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA
4out of 4 2,445 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Australia Road , White City W12 7PH
4out of 4 2,671 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Acton Lane , W3 8NR
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark Byron Primary Academy
The Vale , Acton W3 7JT
3out of 4 396 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Berrymede Junior School
Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ
- not rated 561 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Acton Gardens Primary School
Osborne Road , Acton W3 8SJ
- not rated 561 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Derwentwater First School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 621 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Acton Green County First and Middle School
Beaumont Road , W4 5AW
- not rated 319 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Derwentwater Middle School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 621 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Soane Academy
Gunnersbury Lane , Ealing W3 8EA
4out of 4 848 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP
- not rated 1,021 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Twyford Church of England High School
Twyford Crescent , W3 9PP
4out of 4 1,021 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acton High School
Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY
- not rated 1,040 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ark Acton Academy
Gunnersbury Lane , Acton W3 8EY
3out of 4 1,105 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ealing Tertiary College
Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX
- not rated 778 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Snowflake School
10-14 Crown Street , Acton W3 8SB
- not rated 612 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Leap Service - the National Autistics Society
Woodlands Building , Mill Hill Road W3 8RR
- not rated 787 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blooming Tree Pre Prep School
First Floor , Swarn House W3 9BJ
- not rated 913 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greek Primary School of London
3 Pierrepoint Road , Acton W3 9JR
- not rated 1,026 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Orchard House School
16 Newton Grove , W4 1LB
- not rated 1,138 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.