The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 96% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
96%
+34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
35%
+27.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 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
- 665
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brent
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Peter Watkins
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harvist Road, London, NW6 6HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLa Petite Ecole Francaise
Independent · 1.4km away
Bassett House School
Independent · 1.6km away
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Oxford Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Chepstow House School
Independent · 1.8km away
The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation
Independent · 1.8km away
Notting Hill Prep School
Independent · 1.9km away
Thomas Jones Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ark Franklin Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Ark Franklin Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ark Franklin Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Franklin Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Franklin Primary Academy?
Ark Franklin Primary Academy currently has 665 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Franklin Primary Academy take?
Ark Franklin Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ark Franklin Primary Academy?
Ark Franklin Primary Academy is in London, NW6 6HJ, in the Brent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Franklin Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ark Franklin Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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