Ark Franklin Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Brent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Franklin Primary Academy.

London, NW66HJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
80.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 95.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
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
21 June 2016
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Harvist Road
London, NW66HJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139830
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Harvist Road, London, NW6 6HJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
630 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
649
Free School Meals
18.9% (123 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
95.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
95.0 (+36.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.8 (11.7 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 110.0
2023 112.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
649 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Achievement Respect Integrity Support Effort

Ark is non-denominational.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Drama club Ballet club Ukulele club

Sports

Football

Facilities

Spacious classroom Large outdoor space Outdoor Learning area Well-resourced libraries

Curriculum Highlights

Reading at the heart of the curriculum Outdoor Learning as part of the curriculum Specialist teaching in Art, Spanish, PE and Music Primary Passport/over 40 extra-curricular experiences ARK SPArk digital learning resources (Oak National Academy, BBC Bitesize, Hegarty Maths, Seneca)

Admissions Criteria

Ark Franklin Primary Academy is a non-selective school with 90 reception places available each year in three forms of entry. Applications for places are made in accordance with Brent Council's co-ordinated admission arrangements. Applications to start in September 2026 need to be submitted by 15 January 2026. Parents will then be notified by Brent Council on 16 April 2026 if their application has been successful.

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