Ark Byron Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

The Vale, Acton, London, W3 7JTOpen in maps

Ark Byron Primary Academy is a primary school in Ealing for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Ealing. It ranks 21st of 57 primary schools in Ealing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 November 2018, report published 11 December 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 February 2024

This is a happy and harmonious school. Pupils and staff are proud to be part of the school community. Pupils feel safe and work hard. Staff support all pupils well. The schools' ethos inspires pupils to be ambitious. Pupils enjoy their learning and benefit from a wide range of opportunities. Parents and carers are very positive about the education their children receive. Pupils behave very well. They are respectful and kind and respond positively to the high expectations the school sets. In lessons, pupils are actively focused on their learning. The school ensures that pupils achieve highly, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Teachers deliver learning skilfully because they plan and adapt learning carefully. This helps pupils to develop their knowledge and skills across the curriculum. Pupils develop into confident learners. The school is committed to delivering high-quality pupil experiences. Pupils enjoy an extensive variety of clubs and trips. Pupils are taught about the importance of being healthy and active, alongside how to keep themselves safe. The school encourages all pupils to be responsible citizens through leadership opportunities and buddying schemes.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

57 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths19%

19%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

412 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals22.1%

22.1%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language47.1%

47.1%, 25.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.2%

11.2%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.6%

4.6%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ark Byron Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ark Priory Primary Academy0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding88% met the expected standard
Derwentwater Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
East Acton Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
Southfield Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding100% met the expected standard
Acton Gardens Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good35% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
ARK SCHOOLS
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Ross-Wood
Phone
02031100787
Website
arkbyron.org
Address
The Vale, Acton, London, W3 7JT
Local authority
Ealing
URN
142110

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.