Classpot

Ark Priory Primary Academy

Ealing, W3 8NRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#3,636
of 13,686 nationally

About Ark Priory Primary Academy

If you're a parent considering Ark Priory Primary Academy, the numbers suggest a school that families are broadly very happy with. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period up to September 2025, 87% of respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a strong vote of confidence, and it's backed up by the detail: 93% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and a combined 94% felt their child is safe. The school is also heavily oversubscribed. For entry in 2025/26, there were 300 applications for just 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of five to one. Of those, 66 families put it as their first preference, and 44 first-preference offers were made. So it's a popular choice in Ealing, and you'd need to be prepared for a competitive admissions process.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressActon Lane, London, Ealing, W3 8NR
HeadteacherShannaz Rabbani
Local AuthorityEaling
Number of Pupils457
Free School Meals (FSM)43.3%
School Capacity457 / 466 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 144 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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jun 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolArt StudiosLibraryGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingTennisRoundersCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Ark Priory Primary Academy

Ark Priory Primary Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.