SchoolScoresArk Bentworth Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ARK SCHOOLS
Bentworth Road, Westway, London, W12 7AJ
020 8743 2527 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 November 2014.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Hammersmith and Fulham comparisons use the 25 of its 36 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 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 | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 19th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 22nd highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 20th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern Joint 17th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%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. Hammersmith and Fulham figures pool parents at the Hammersmith and Fulham 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
26 pupils in this year group.
77% — about the same as the Hammersmith and Fulham average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 77% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 20% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 85% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 85% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 Hammersmith and Fulham. 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 56 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
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 | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.8% | 33.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.1% | 46.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 14.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.1 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 34th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 31st highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 9% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.5 | 18.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 36 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 35 state primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 26.2%* | 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 John XXIII Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ark White City Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wormholt Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ark Conway Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Oak Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oxford Gardens Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bassett House School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- La Petite Ecole Francaise 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Bentworth Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Ark Bentworth Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ark Bentworth Primary Academy?
81% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ark Bentworth Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ark Bentworth Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Ark Bentworth Primary Academy as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 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 138680.
- 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.