Ark Byron Primary Academy

A good free schools school in Ealing. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Byron Primary Academy.

London, W37JT Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

81

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
81.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 96.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
86.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
14 November 2018
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
The Vale
Acton
London, W37JT
Phone
2031100787
Website
arkbyron.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142110
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
The Vale, Acton, London, W3 7JT
Website
https://arkbyron.org
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
420 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
415
Free School Meals
24.8% (103 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
16.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
96.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
23.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
96.0 (+37.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
23.0 (+15.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 110.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
415 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 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

Exploration Endeavour Excellence Courage Respect

Non-denominational

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal Rebecca Ross-Wood. She highlights initiatives since joining Ark Byron, including five new pupil-led committees, half-termly outdoor learning experiences for every child and weekly coaching for staff, emphasising collaboration among staff, pupils and parents.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Ballet Art Theatre dance Tap

Facilities

Library

Curriculum Highlights

Focus on core subjects of English, Maths and Science Broad curriculum including learning modern foreign languages Enriching experiences with regular trips, outdoor learning, inspiring visits and Skillsbuilder projects Curriculum is progressive from Reception upwards Uses humanities, science or British values-themed half terms to provide motivational frames Reading and other subjects are integrated within each topic for a holistic approach and to build cultural capital and citizenship

Admissions Criteria

Ark Byron Primary Academy is a non-selective school for local children. It has 60 reception places available each year in two forms of entry. Applications for places are made in accordance with Ealing Council's coordinated admission arrangements.

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