Ark White City Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Hammersmith and Fulham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark White City Primary Academy.

London, W127PT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
36.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 43.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 May 2016
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
3 Edcity Walk
Edcity
London, W127PT
Phone
2081619300
Website
arkwhitecity.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139820
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
3 Edcity Walk, Edcity, London, W12 7PT
Website
www.arkwhitecity.org
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
320
Free School Meals
55.9% (179 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.0% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
43.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 104.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
320 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence Friendship Courage Determination

Ark is non-denominational and does not make any profit from running its schools.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Football Multiskills

Facilities

Roof terrace with growing gardens for each year group Space for outside lessons High-quality playground area Multi-purpose cooking, DT, science and art room Sensory room Extra wide learning corridors / flexible breakout space from the classrooms OnSide Youth Zone facilities co-located with the school, including an all-weather pitch Drama studio Four-court sports hall with climbing wall Boxing room Fully equipped gym Multimedia suite including a recording studio

Curriculum Highlights

Reading is at the heart of the curriculum Chromebooks provided to students from Year 3, plus access to Google Workspace (Office 365) from anywhere SPArk resources including signposting to Oak National Academy and BBC Bitesize; recommended additional learning tools include Hegarty Maths and Seneca Strong emphasis on cross-curricular links and progression with carefully chosen skills, knowledge and vocabulary across subjects Enrichment and outdoor learning with frequent local trips, workshops and visits; learning outside in extensive grounds Ark Digital Strategy to improve home learning opportunities and digital literacy; 1:1 Chromebook provision and access to online resources

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

SEND provision is holistic and proactive: the SENCO identifies needs early and works with teachers to determine interventions using the Assess, Plan, Do, Review model; supports focus on social and emotional skills, growth mindset and well-being; pupils may receive the same high-quality teaching input with different targets, and progress is monitored.

Admissions Criteria

Ark White City Primary Academy is a two form entry, non-denominational, mixed primary academy; admits 60 reception places each year; applications for reception must be made through the London Borough of Fulham and Hammersmith (LBHF).

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