Ark White City Primary Academy
London, W12 7PT · Hammersmith and Fulham · primary school
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33rd of 35 primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham we can score, 36 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 550 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ark White City Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football and multiskills sports, join ensembles such as Fusion and Ignite, and attend the Summer Sounds Music Festival. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with diverse learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Ark White City Primary Academy
Overview
Ark White City Primary Academy is described as a "happy and welcoming school" where pupils are "well cared for" and feel safe. The inspection confirms the school has "taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection," with leaders actively working to improve outcomes for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, adhering to rules of being "ready, respectful, and safe," and are warmly greeted by staff.
- The curriculum is "well considered," allowing pupils to build consistently on prior learning, particularly in mathematics and early reading.
- Staff deliver phonics teaching effectively, ensuring many pupils are "reading and writing fluently by the end of Year 2."
- Effective processes identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who benefit from "effective adaptations."
- The school enriches learning through trips, clubs, and responsibilities, helping pupils prepare for "life in modern Britain."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils "secure their knowledge and understanding of subject-specific vocabulary" to deepen their conceptual understanding.
- Teaching must include "regular checks for understanding" to prevent gaps in learning when pupils struggle with tasks due to incomplete knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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