Ark Conway Primary Academy

A outstanding free schools school in Hammersmith and Fulham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Conway Primary Academy.

London, W120QT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

89

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
76.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 90.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 45.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
2 July 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
60 Hemlock Road
Hammersmith
London, W120QT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137331
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
60 Hemlock Road, Hammersmith, London, W12 0QT
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
203
Free School Meals
41.4% (84 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
90.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
45.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
111.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
45.0 (+37.7 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
90.0 (+31.2 vs average)
Maths Score:
111.0 (+6.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 111.0 110.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
203 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspiration Respect Perseverance Honesty Courage

Non-denominational

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal Rebecca Ross-Wood welcomes families and describes Ark Conway’s commitment to excellence, strong leadership, and a supportive learning community; emphasises high standards and staff dedication.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Ballet Ball Skills Cheerleading Cookery Drama Football Gymnastics Hockey Inventors Mandarin Musical Explorers Tennis

Curriculum Highlights

A curriculum focused on maths, reading and writing with high standards Broad and balanced curriculum with enrichment opportunities Progressive curriculum from Reception to Year 6 Four core principles: Contribution, Challenge, Curiosity, Diversity Phonics taught through Read Write Inc. from Reception to Year 2 Wonder Day at the start of each half term to spark curiosity Use of Primary Passport and Ark Primary Connections for broad experiences Integration of digital resources and SPArk for independent learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club starts at 7.45am through to the start of the school day at 8.30am. Activities and a light breakfast are provided. Breakfast club is free of charge. After school care runs from 3.45pm to 6.00pm and is charged on an hourly basis (£3.50 per hour). Children staying for the second hour get a healthy snack. Bookings via iPayimpact; late collections after 6pm incur a £20 fine. Enrichment clubs run after school 3.45pm-4.45pm; cost between £6.00-£10.00 per session; one club may be subsidised for eligible Free School Meals.

SEND Provision

SEND provision is led by the school SENCO, who works with teachers to identify needs early and assess interventions or specialist support. The school uses the Assess, Plan, Do, Review model to ensure targeted, personalised support. The approach is holistic, focusing on academic intervention as well as social and emotional skills, growth mindset, life skills, and wellbeing. Pupils with additional needs receive the same high-quality teaching input, though targets may differ.

Admissions Criteria

The school publishes Admissions Policy documents for 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27, detailing oversubscription criteria, waiting lists and the appeals process.

Financial Information

Breakfast club is free. After school care is £3.50 per hour, with in-advance booking and acceptance of childcare vouchers. Enrichment clubs cost between £6.00 and £10.00 per hourly session, with potential subsidy for one club for eligible pupils through Free School Meals.

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