Ark White City Primary Academy
3 Edcity Walk, Edcity, London, W12 7PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ark White City Primary Academy is a primary school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 78 schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. It ranks 35th of 35 primary schools in Hammersmith and Fulham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 May 2016, report published 7 June 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
This is a happy and welcoming school where pupils are well cared for. Many pupils arrive early, excited to join their friends at breakfast club. All pupils are warmly greeted by staff. The school ensures pupils, many of whom are disadvantaged, are ready to learn each day. Pupils feel safe and trust staff to help them with any worries. The school has high expectations for behaviour. Pupils respond well, following the simple rules of being 'ready, respectful, and safe'. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. The school aims to help every child reach their full potential. However, recent published outcomes were not reflective of this ambition. The school recognises the reasons for this and has acted quickly to secure improvements. Additional leadership capacity and expertise from the trust have improved the curriculum offer for pupils currently in school. As a result, pupils are making progress through the curriculum. The school prepares pupils for life in modern Britain. They are trusted with positions of responsibility to help them develop their leadership skills. They experience democracy first-hand as they elect their school council representatives and house captains. Pupils begin to understand the world of work as they take part in career days and meet representatives from different professions.
What the school should improve
- In some instances, pupils' recall of subject-specific vocabulary is not as accurate as it could be. This limits their understanding of key concepts and their ability to apply and talk about their learning across different subjects. The school should ensure pupils secure their knowledge and understanding of subject-specific vocabulary, so that they can use this effectively to support their learning.
- Sometimes, pupils struggle with tasks because they have not yet fully understood the knowledge needed to complete them. This leads to misconceptions and gaps in learning, making it harder for pupils to build on prior knowledge. The school should ensure that teaching includes regular checks for understanding and that pupils consolidate key concepts.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
306 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Ark White City Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John XXIII Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 85% met the expected standard |
| Ark Bentworth Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Wormholt Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 91% met the expected standard |
| Miles Coverdale Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Williams
- Phone
- 02081619300
- Address
- 3 Edcity Walk, Edcity, London, W12 7PT
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- URN
- 139820
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.