Ark White City Primary Academy

Ark White City Primary Academy has demonstrated effective action in maintaining the standards observed during its previous inspection. The school provides a nurturing and inviting environment for its pupils, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Staff ensure that pupils are ready to learn and feel safe, fostering a community where students are engaged and responsible citizens. While there have been recent challenges reflected in published outcomes, decisive measures have been taken to enhance the curriculum and support systems, leading to improvements in student progress in various subjects.

Strengths

• The school has effective processes for identifying and addressing the needs of pupils with SEND.
• Strong focus on early reading and phonics teaching, with pupils catching up quickly when falling behind.
• Well-organized curriculum that builds on prior knowledge and supports pupil learning.
• High levels of staff professional development and support.
• Pupils enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities and visits that enrich their educational experience.

Areas for Improvement

• Some pupils struggle with tasks due to gaps in foundational knowledge.
• Inconsistent recall of subject-specific vocabulary among pupils.

In 2024–25 pupils at Ark White City Primary Academy attended 92.5% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 26.5% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25 Ark White City Primary Academy received £10,591 and spent £10,751 for each of its 283 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £1,487,000 (-£5,253 per pupil).

Across all 48 schools of Ark Schools, income was £9,191 and spending £9,015 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Ark Conway Primary Academy
• Avonmore Primary School
• Earl's Court Free School Primary
• Fulham Primary School
• Good Shepherd RC Primary School
• Langford Primary School
• Miles Coverdale Primary School
• St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
• St Peter's Primary School
• St Stephen's CofE Primary School

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

• Ark Bentworth Primary Academy London
• Ark Burlington Danes Academy London
• Ark Conway Primary Academy London
• Ark Brunel Primary Academy London
• Ark Byron Primary Academy London
• Ark Franklin Primary Academy London
• Ark Priory Primary Academy London
• Ark Atwood Primary Academy London
• Ark Soane Academy London
• Ark Acton Academy London

What is Ark White City Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Ark White City Primary Academy is Good, from an inspection in April 2025.

When was Ark White City Primary Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Ark White City Primary Academy was last inspected in April 2025.

How many pupils does Ark White City Primary Academy have?

Ark White City Primary Academy has 306 pupils on roll.

What age range does Ark White City Primary Academy cover?

Ark White City Primary Academy for pupils aged 3 to 11.

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

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Ark White City Primary Academy?

Ark White City Primary Academy is at 3 Edcity Walk, Edcity, London, W12 7PT.