Ark White City Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 3 Edcity Walk Edcity London W12 7PT |
| Phone | 02081619300 |
| Reference Number | 139820 |
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.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 283 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.11%
Girls: 56.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 54.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 2 | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| 3 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| 4 | 20 | 32 | 52 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 18 | 28 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 26.9% |
| White, British | 7.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.4% |
| Caribbean | 6.4% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.6% |
| Unclassified | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 May 2021 | School inspection |
| 05 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
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.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 10 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | ||
| Writing | 2.2 | ||
| Maths | 3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St John XXIII Catholic Primary School
1 India Way, London, W12 7QT |
0.13 miles |
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Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Australia Road, London, W12 7PH |
0.13 miles |
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Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
Bentworth Road, Westway, London, W12 7AJ |
0.26 miles |
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Wormholt Park Primary School
Bryony Road, London, W12 0SR |
0.38 miles |
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St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LH |
0.45 miles |
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Miles Coverdale Primary School
Coverdale Road, Shepherds Bush, Coverdale Road, London, W12 8JJ |
0.54 miles |
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Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Treadgold Street, Notting Hill, London, W11 4BJ |
0.55 miles |
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Ark Conway Primary Academy
60 Hemlock Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 0QT |
0.56 miles |
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Oxford Gardens Primary School
Oxford Gardens, London, W10 6NF |
0.58 miles |
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Greenside Primary School
Westville Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 9PT |
0.65 miles |
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Bassett House School
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0.69 miles |
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St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road, London, W11 4EE |
0.69 miles |
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Avondale Park Primary School
Sirdar Road, London, W11 4EE |
0.69 miles |
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Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JA |
0.71 miles |
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Old Oak Primary School
Mellitus Street, East Acton, London, W12 0AS |
0.74 miles |
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La Petite Ecole Francaise
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0.78 miles |
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St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
Penzance Place, London, W11 4PG |
0.82 miles |
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The Stewart Bilingual School
85 Clarendon Road, London, W11 4XQ |
0.83 miles |
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Brackenbury Primary School
Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0BA |
0.84 miles |
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Thomas Jones Primary School
St Mark's Road, London, W11 1RQ |
0.84 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Jack Tizard School
South Africa Road, London, W12 7PA |
0.23 miles |
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Cambridge School
61, Bryony Rd, White City, London, W12 0SP |
0.29 miles |
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Woodlane High School
Du Cane Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 0TN |
0.35 miles |
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Phoenix Academy
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0.36 miles |
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Catch22 Include London
191 Freston Road, London, W10 6TH |
0.43 miles |
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The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation
77 St. Charles Square, London, W10 6EB |
0.45 miles |
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London Vocational Ballet School
58 Bulwer Street, London, W12 8AP |
0.49 miles |
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Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane, London, W12 0HR |
0.49 miles |
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Kensington Aldridge Academy
1 Silchester Road, London, W10 6EX |
0.63 miles |
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Ormiston Queensmill Academy
1 Askham Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 0NW |
0.64 miles |
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Hammersmith Academy
25 Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD |
0.73 miles |
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North West London Independent Special School
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0.73 miles |
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All Saints Catholic College
75 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EL |
0.86 miles |
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SIAL
154-156 Holland Park Avenue, London, W11 4UH |
0.9 miles |
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St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square, North Kensington, London, W10 6EY |
0.91 miles |
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The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School
89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ |
0.95 miles |
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Notting Hill Prep School
95 Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QQ |
0.96 miles |
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Chelsea Community Hospital School
83a St. Charles Square, London, W10 6EB |
0.97 miles |
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Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
Barlby Road, London, W10 6BH |
1.03 miles |
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Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch
317 Portobello Road, London, W10 5SZ |
1.08 miles |