SchoolScoresArk Priory Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ARK SCHOOLS
Acton Lane, London, W3 8NR
020 3110 0717 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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
144 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Ealing comparisons use the 37 of its 65 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 28 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 | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 21st highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 21st highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 56 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 108 parents who had raised a concern Joint 22nd highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 39% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 24th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 32%). 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. Ealing figures pool parents at the Ealing 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
56 pupils in this year group.
88% — 19 points above the Ealing average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 88% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 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 Ealing. 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 77 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (64%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 316 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.3
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 | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.0% | 29.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 45th highest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 12.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 57th highest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.5% | 62.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 22nd lowest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 39th lowest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 29th lowest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 42nd highest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Higher than 38% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.6 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.9 | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 65 state primary schools in Ealing. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.8% | 15.3%* | 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
- Ark Byron Primary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Acton Gardens Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Derwentwater Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greek Primary School of London 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024)
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Acton Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wendell Park Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard House School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Belmont Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Priory Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Ark Priory Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ark Priory Primary Academy?
87% of the 144 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ark Priory Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ark Priory Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 77 families put Ark Priory Primary Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 49 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 139699.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.