The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 26.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Ross-Wood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
The Vale, Acton, London, W3 7JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthfield Primary School
Primary · 760m away
Orchard House School
Independent · 1.3km away
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
Independent · 1.4km away
Belmont Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Heathfield House School
Independent · 1.9km away
International School of London
Independent · 1.9km away
Hammersmith Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Vanessa Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Byron Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Byron Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Byron Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Byron Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Byron Primary Academy?
Ark Byron Primary Academy currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Byron Primary Academy take?
Ark Byron Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ark Byron Primary Academy?
Ark Byron Primary Academy is in London, W3 7JT, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Byron Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ark Byron Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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