ARK John Archer Primary Academy
48%
Capacity
202
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About ARK John Archer Primary Academy
ARK John Archer Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wandsworth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (48% of 419 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated ARK John Archer Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Glenn Prior, it falls under Wandsworth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4287th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 55 in Wandsworth.
ARK John Archer Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 29 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at ARK John Archer Primary Academy include Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 73.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wandsworth, ARK John Archer Primary Academy is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Plough Road, London, Wandsworth, SW11 2AA |
| Headteacher | Glenn Prior |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 73.3% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 419 (48% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4287th of 13,686
Nationally
810th of 1,592
In London
26th of 55
In Wandsworth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Plough Road, London
Wandsworth, SW11 2AA
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