Ark Franklin Primary Academy
About Ark Franklin Primary Academy
Ark Franklin Primary Academy is a mixed, non-denominational state primary in the London borough of Brent, and it sits third out of 52 primary schools in the local authority rankings. That puts it in the top five per cent of Brent primaries, behind only East Lane Primary School and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, which occupy the top two spots. The school is led by headteacher Peter Watkins and currently has 665 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 630. It is a popular choice for local families: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 340 applications for 90 places, with 143 of those as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.78 applicants per place. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which will be a practical consideration for parents looking for an early start in the same setting.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 229 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (12 Mar 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: arkfranklinprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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