The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp 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)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 73.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Principal Glenn Prior (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Plough Road, Battersea, London, SW11 2AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroomwood Prep - Boys
Independent · 1.3km away
Swaffield School
Primary · 1.4km away
Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls
Independent · 1.7km away
Oak Lodge School
Special school · 1.9km away
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
London Park School Clapham
Independent · 2.0km away
Beatrix Potter Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is ARK John Archer Primary Academy a selective school?
No. ARK John Archer Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is ARK John Archer Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
ARK John Archer Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend ARK John Archer Primary Academy?
ARK John Archer Primary Academy currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does ARK John Archer Primary Academy take?
ARK John Archer Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is ARK John Archer Primary Academy?
ARK John Archer Primary Academy is in London, SW11 2AA, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does ARK John Archer Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, ARK John Archer Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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