SchoolScoresArk Atwood Primary Academy
Free school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ARK SCHOOLS
Amberley Road, Westminster, London, W9 2JY
020 7266 7070 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 27 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Westminster comparisons use the 14 of its 33 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Westminster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 13th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 58% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Westminster. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Westminster figures pool parents at the Westminster schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
78% — 6 points above the Westminster average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westminster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 16% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 83% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Westminster. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 46 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 150 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Westminster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.1% | 41.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 5.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 33rd highest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.8% | 56.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 6.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 19.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 1.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 32 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.6 | 18.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 33 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.1 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 32 state primary schools in Westminster. Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.8% | 31.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary Magdalene and St Stephen's CofE Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edward Wilson Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Saviour's CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Essendine Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's RC Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Hallfield Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Kilburn Park School Foundation 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Atwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Atwood Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 June 2024.
How did Ark Atwood Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ark Atwood Primary Academy?
84% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ark Atwood Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ark Atwood Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put Ark Atwood Primary Academy as their first choice for 58 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 46 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137323.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.