The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-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 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 10 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 54.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Sean Scott
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Middle Row, London, W10 5AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrmiston Latimer Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Catch22 Include London
Independent · 1.5km away
Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Stewart Bilingual School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Avondale Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Clement and St James CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Southbank International School Kensington
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Brunel Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Brunel Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Brunel Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Brunel Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Brunel Primary Academy?
Ark Brunel Primary Academy currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Brunel Primary Academy take?
Ark Brunel Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ark Brunel Primary Academy?
Ark Brunel Primary Academy is in London, W10 5AT, in the Kensington and Chelsea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Brunel Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ark Brunel Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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