Ark Brunel Primary Academy

Ark Brunel Primary Academy has transitioned from an Outstanding to a Good rating in its most recent inspection, reflecting its ongoing commitment to high educational standards despite recent challenges, including changes in leadership and a decline in pupil numbers. The school demonstrates a strong ambition for its students, achieving above-average outcomes in key stage 2 for reading, writing, and mathematics. It effectively supports students with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring inclusivity in education. However, the school experiences some disruptions to lessons and variability in staff adherence to behaviour management protocols, which affects overall classroom dynamics.

Strengths

• Pupils achieve above the national average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• The curriculum is ambitious and designed to build knowledge logically across subjects.
• Staff are well-trained, improving their subject knowledge for effective teaching.
• Strong focus on early reading with a consistent phonics approach.
• Inclusive support for pupils with SEND is effectively implemented.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistencies in staff understanding and implementation of new systems and procedures.
• Expectations for pupil behaviour are not fully understood by all staff.
• Some pupils display challenging behaviour, leading to disruptions in lessons.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Christ Church CofE Primary School
• Colville Primary School
• Fox Primary School
• Kensington Primary Academy
• Marlborough Primary School
• Oratory Roman Catholic Primary School
• Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
• St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
• St Thomas' CofE Primary School
• Thomas Jones Primary School

Ark Brunel Primary Academy is part of Ark Schools, which runs 48 schools. The nearest others:

• Ark Franklin Primary Academy London
• Ark Atwood Primary Academy London
• Ark Burlington Danes Academy London
• Ark Bentworth Primary Academy London
• Ark White City Primary Academy London
• Ark Conway Primary Academy London
• Ark King Solomon Academy London
• Ark Byron Primary Academy London
• Ark Priory Primary Academy London
• Ark Soane Academy London

What is Ark Brunel Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Ark Brunel Primary Academy is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.

When was Ark Brunel Primary Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Ark Brunel Primary Academy was last inspected in July 2024.

How many pupils does Ark Brunel Primary Academy have?

Ark Brunel Primary Academy has 163 pupils on roll.

What age range does Ark Brunel Primary Academy cover?

Ark Brunel Primary Academy for pupils aged 3 to 11.

What are Ark Brunel Primary Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 55% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Ark Brunel Primary Academy?

Ark Brunel Primary Academy is at Middle Row, London, W10 5AT.