ARK John Archer Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for ARK John Archer Primary Academy.

London, SW112AA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
24 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Plough Road
Battersea
London, SW112AA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146214
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Plough Road, Battersea, London, SW11 2AA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
419 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
197
Free School Meals
68.0% (134 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.3 (4.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
197 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 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

Respect Aspiration Kindness Community Resilience Achievement

Ark is non-denominational

Head Teacher's Message

Together as one Our vision is one of a school community working together, where all pupils are enabled to achieve their full potential in a caring, calm and safe environment.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Athletics Football Tennis

Facilities

Large outdoor learning area Library On-site kitchen

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around – 8am to 9am and 3pm to 5pm

SEND Provision

The SENCO works closely with all teachers to identify needs early and assess which interventions or specialist support is required. Progress is monitored following the ‘Assess, Plan, Do, Review’ model, with a holistic focus on social and emotional skills, growth mindset, life skills and wellbeing.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for places at Ark John Archer will be made in accordance with Wandsworth Council's co-ordinated admission arrangements.

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