What did School Atlas judge Ark Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Ark Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ark Academy?

Ark Academy has 1,639 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ark Academy take?

Ark Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 18.

Where is Ark Academy located?

Ark Academy is located in Wembley, HA9 9JR, Brent.

How do I apply to Ark Academy?

Ark Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How close do you need to live to get into Ark Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Ark Academy was 0.305 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Ark Academy?

When Ark Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children / previously Looked After — 'Looked After Children' and children who have previously been a 'Looked After Child' but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children of staff (skill shortage post) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (e.g. 3 places in each 3-form year group); 3. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling* who attends the school in Reception to Year 13. *sibling means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 16.9% of pupils at Ark Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Ark Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

0.305miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Ark Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children / previously Looked After — 'Looked After Children' and children who have previously been a 'Looked After Child' but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children of staff (skill shortage post) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (e.g. 3 places in each 3-form year group).
3Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling* who attends the school in Reception to Year 13. *sibling means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address.
4Children of staff (2+ years employment) — Children of staff in the school who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is submitted. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year.
5Distance — Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. For normal round applications the Local Authority measures distance using Ordnance Survey Data and the LLPG to calculate straight line distance between the child's home and the school.

If two applications tie: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first by law (stated separately, not numbered as a criterion). In the case of multiple births or siblings in the same year group where only one place is available, all are considered together as one application.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Ark Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Ark Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Ark Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ark Academy?: Ark Academy has 1,639 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ark Academy take?: Ark Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Ark Academy located?: Ark Academy is located in Wembley, HA9 9JR, Brent.
How do I apply to Ark Academy?: Ark Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into Ark Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Ark Academy was 0.305 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Ark Academy?: When Ark Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children / previously Looked After — 'Looked After Children' and children who have previously been a 'Looked After Child' but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children of staff (skill shortage post) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (e.g. 3 places in each 3-form year group); 3. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling* who attends the school in Reception to Year 13. *sibling means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 16.9% of pupils at Ark Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Ark Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children / previously Looked After — 'Looked After Children' and children who have previously been a 'Looked After Child' but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Children of staff (skill shortage post) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (e.g. 3 places in each 3-form year group).
3Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling* who attends the school in Reception to Year 13. *sibling means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address.
4Children of staff (2+ years employment) — Children of staff in the school who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time the application is submitted. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year.
5Distance — Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. For normal round applications the Local Authority measures distance using Ordnance Survey Data and the LLPG to calculate straight line distance between the child's home and the school.

Ark Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Ark Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Ark Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Ark Academy?: Ark Academy has 1,639 pupils on roll.
What ages does Ark Academy take?: Ark Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Ark Academy located?: Ark Academy is located in Wembley, HA9 9JR, Brent.
How do I apply to Ark Academy?: Ark Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into Ark Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Ark Academy was 0.305 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Ark Academy?: When Ark Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children / previously Looked After — 'Looked After Children' and children who have previously been a 'Looked After Child' but immediately following this became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order, including those who appear (to Ark Schools) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Children of staff (skill shortage post) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (e.g. 3 places in each 3-form year group); 3. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling* who attends the school in Reception to Year 13. *sibling means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If Ark Schools is unable to distinguish between applicants using the published oversubscription criteria, places will be offered via a random draw which will be supervised by someone independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 16.9% of pupils at Ark Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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