The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 431
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 47.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westminster
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Ms Tam Mckernan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Amberley Road, Westminster, London, W9 2JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHallfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Colville Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Pembridge Hall School
Independent · 1.3km away
Kensington Park School
Independent · 1.3km away
Wetherby School
Independent · 1.3km away
Notting Hill Prep School
Independent · 1.4km away
St James & St John Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Southbank International School Kensington
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Atwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Atwood Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Atwood Primary Academy?
Ark Atwood Primary Academy currently has 431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Atwood Primary Academy take?
Ark Atwood Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ark Atwood Primary Academy?
Ark Atwood Primary Academy is in London, W9 2JY, in the Westminster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Atwood Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ark Atwood Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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