Ark Priory Primary Academy

Ark Priory Primary Academy is a highly successful, inclusive primary school where pupils achieve exceptionally well and behave impeccably. Inspectors found a broad, ambitious curriculum built carefully from Reception to Year 6, strong teaching, and attainment well above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics. Reading and early years provision are particular strengths, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and supported extremely well. The school's personal development and behaviour are exemplary: pupils are polite, respectful, motivated and involved in their community, and safeguarding arrangements are effective. Leadership is strong, staff workload is managed well, and governors and the Ark Schools trust provide rigorous support and challenge. This was the school's first routine inspection since the pandemic and first section 5 inspection since 2015; under the current framework it received no overall effectiveness grade, but all key judgements were outstanding and no areas for improvement were identified.

Strengths

• Broad and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively from Reception to Year 6
• Expert teaching that challenges pupils and checks learning effectively
• Exceptional progress and attainment well above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics
• Strong phonics and early reading provision; children rapidly become fluent readers
• Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, with needs identified quickly and work adapted well
• Outstanding personal development, including citizenship, British values, health and online safety
• Exemplary pupil behaviour, courtesy and positive attitudes to learning
• High attendance and pupils' genuine enjoyment of school
• Effective safeguarding arrangements
• Strong leadership, thoughtful workload management and high staff morale
• Well-informed governors and trust with rigorous strategic oversight
• Rich wider curriculum and 'pupil passport' experiences, including trips and musical composition

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Castlebar School
• Clifton Primary School
• Featherstone Primary and Nursery School
• Fielding Primary School
• Gifford Primary School
• Holy Family Catholic Primary School
• Mandeville School
• Oaklands Primary School
• Selborne Primary School
• Southfield Primary School

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

• Ark Byron Primary Academy London
• Ark Soane Academy London
• Ark Acton Academy London
• Ark Conway Primary Academy London
• Ark Bentworth Primary Academy London
• Ark White City Primary Academy London
• Ark Burlington Danes Academy London
• Ark Brunel Primary Academy London
• Ark Franklin Primary Academy London
• Ark Elvin Academy London

What is Ark Priory Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Ark Priory Primary Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2025.

When was Ark Priory Primary Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Ark Priory Primary Academy was last inspected in July 2025.

How many pupils does Ark Priory Primary Academy have?

Ark Priory Primary Academy has 439 pupils on roll.

What age range does Ark Priory Primary Academy cover?

Ark Priory Primary Academy for pupils aged 3 to 11.

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

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Ark Priory Primary Academy?

Ark Priory Primary Academy is at Acton Lane, London, W3 8NR.