Ark Byron Primary Academy

Ark Byron Primary Academy continues to perform at a good level as confirmed by its recent inspection. The school demonstrates strong potential for an outstanding judgment in the next graded inspection, with several standout features in its teaching and learning. The supportive and nurturing school environment allows pupils to excel academically and personally, benefiting greatly from a well-structured curriculum that promotes critical thinking and creativity. One of the notable strengths of the school is its focus on the comprehensive development of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The commitment to high-quality education, the delivery of effective reading programs, and the strong attendance rates showcase the school's ambitious approach to learning. The community feedback from parents is overwhelmingly positive, further highlighting the impact of the school's ethos and leadership on fostering a safe and engaging educational atmosphere.

Strengths

• Pupils achieve highly across the curriculum.
• Strong focus on teaching early reading effectively.
• Teachers demonstrate excellent subject knowledge.
• Pupils enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities.
• Positive school environment with well-behaved pupils.

In 2024–25 pupils at Ark Byron Primary Academy attended 95.4% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 10.9% 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, 1.0% of pupils at Ark Byron Primary Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Ark Byron Primary Academy had 24.5 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 18.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2024–25 Ark Byron Primary Academy received £7,369 and spent £7,351 for each of its 414 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £344,000 (-£830 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 Priory Primary Academy
• 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

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

• Ark Priory 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 Atwood Primary Academy London

What is Ark Byron Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

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

When was Ark Byron Primary Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Ark Byron Primary Academy was last inspected in March 2024.

How many pupils does Ark Byron Primary Academy have?

Ark Byron Primary Academy has 412 pupils on roll.

What age range does Ark Byron Primary Academy cover?

Ark Byron Primary Academy for pupils aged 4 to 11.

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

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Ark Byron Primary Academy?

Ark Byron Primary Academy is at The Vale, Acton, London, W3 7JT.