SchoolScoresArk Brunel Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ARK SCHOOLS
Middle Row, London, W10 5AT
020 8969 4094 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 May 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Kensington and Chelsea comparisons use the 17 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 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 | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 17th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 17th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 16th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 62% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 85% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 17th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65%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. Kensington and Chelsea figures pool parents at the Kensington and Chelsea 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
29 pupils in this year group.
55% — 20 points below the Kensington and Chelsea average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 75% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 19% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 84% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 84% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 108 | 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 Kensington and Chelsea. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 50 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.7 · 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kensington and Chelsea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.2% | 33.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 5.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 13.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 62.7% | 50.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 47% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.4 | 18.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 9.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Kensington and Chelsea. Higher than 97% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 42.9% | 18.8%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas' CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen's Park Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barlby Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Charles Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bevington Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilberforce Primary 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- La Petite Ecole Francaise 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Ark Franklin Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 96% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bassett House School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Brunel Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Brunel Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2024.
How did Ark Brunel Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ark Brunel Primary Academy?
65% of the 63 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ark Brunel Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ark Brunel Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Ark Brunel Primary Academy as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 10 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 139645.
- 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.