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ARK John Archer Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter · London, SW11 2AA

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#6,257 of 15,057

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

ARK John Archer Primary Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jan 2023

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages3 to 11
Pupils195
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherPrincipal Glenn Prior
TrustARK SCHOOLS
Local authorityWandsworth
Opened01 Sept 2018
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 146214.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolWandsworthEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%, better than England, similar to Wandsworth69%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.15%, better than England, similar to Wandsworth13%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, worse than England, worse than Wandsworth107106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.103, worse than England, worse than Wandsworth106105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.100, worse than England, worse than Wandsworth107105
Expected standard in reading70%, worse than England, worse than Wandsworth81%76%
Expected standard in writing70%, similar to England, worse than Wandsworth77%73%
Expected standard in maths81%, better than England, similar to Wandsworth79%75%
Pupils taking tests27--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils195
Girls109
Boys86
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.77.9%
First language not English25.1%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.419
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.53.5%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.30
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.12
Average class size27.9

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

African
16.4%
Caribbean
14.4%
White British
13.8%
Other mixed
13.3%
White and Black Caribbean
8.2%
Other White
7.2%
Pakistani
4.6%
Other Asian
4.1%
White and Black African
3.6%
White and Asian
3.6%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher17.9
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.10.5
Teachers (FTE)10.89
Teaching assistants (FTE)6.79
Support staff (FTE)14.42
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/258.5
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/256.9
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/251.6

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.30
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.74
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.19
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.19
Applications from another local authority (Reception)1

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolWandsworthEngland
Overall absence6%, worse than England, worse than Wandsworth5.2%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.14.5%, similar to England, similar to Wandsworth13.5%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.7%, worse than England, worse than Wandsworth1%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate0%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near ARK John Archer Primary Academy
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableThames Christian SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableEmanuel SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimaryFalconbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryArk Bolingbroke AcademyFree schools
Outstanding
0.5 miNot applicableDolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)Other independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimarySt Faith's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryBelleville Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.6 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, BatterseaVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miNot applicableWandsworth Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimaryHoneywell Junior SchoolFoundation school
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about ARK John Archer Primary Academy

What is ARK John Archer Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

ARK John Archer Primary Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 24 Jan 2023.

How does ARK John Archer Primary Academy rank in England?

ARK John Archer Primary Academy ranks 6,257 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are ARK John Archer Primary Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 67% of pupils at ARK John Archer Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How hard is it to get into ARK John Archer Primary Academy?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, ARK John Archer Primary Academy made 30 offers from 74 applications (2.5 per offer), and 19 of 19 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend ARK John Archer Primary Academy?

ARK John Archer Primary Academy has 195 pupils aged 3 to 11.

What is the capacity of ARK John Archer Primary Academy?

ARK John Archer Primary Academy had 419 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at ARK John Archer Primary Academy?

At ARK John Archer Primary Academy, the average class had 27.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.9 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at ARK John Archer Primary Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at ARK John Archer Primary Academy missed 6% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 14.5% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.