What did Ofsted judge ARK John Archer Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged ARK John Archer Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend ARK John Archer Primary Academy?

ARK John Archer Primary Academy has 195 pupils on roll.

What ages does ARK John Archer Primary Academy take?

ARK John Archer Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is ARK John Archer Primary Academy located?

ARK John Archer Primary Academy is located in London, SW11 2AA, Wandsworth.

How do I apply to ARK John Archer Primary Academy?

ARK John Archer Primary 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 date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at ARK John Archer Primary Academy?

When ARK John Archer Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children — '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 recruitment) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Ark Schools must approve the Principal's assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members' eligibility under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 2 places in each 2-form year group); 3. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, "sibling" means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 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 John Archer Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 16.4% of pupils at ARK John Archer Primary Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

ARK John Archer Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

School AtlasWandsworth

Wandsworth

School AtlasWandsworth

Wandsworth

How places are decided at ARK John Archer Primary 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 and previously looked after children — '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 recruitment) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Ark Schools must approve the Principal's assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members' eligibility under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 2 places in each 2-form year group).
3Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, "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. Ark Schools must approve the Principal's decision to allocate places to staff under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 2 places in each 2-form year group).
5Distance — Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. The Local Authority measures distance on behalf of Ark Schools using Wandsworth Council's Geographical Information System to calculate straight line distance between the child's home and the main entrance to 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.

In the case of multiple births or siblings in the same year group, where there is only one place available in the school, all will be considered together as one application. Where the school is named on a child's EHCP, that pupil will be admitted to the school (this is a statutory prior step, not a numbered oversubscription criterion).

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 John Archer Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge ARK John Archer Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged ARK John Archer Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend ARK John Archer Primary Academy?: ARK John Archer Primary Academy has 195 pupils on roll.
What ages does ARK John Archer Primary Academy take?: ARK John Archer Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is ARK John Archer Primary Academy located?: ARK John Archer Primary Academy is located in London, SW11 2AA, Wandsworth.
How do I apply to ARK John Archer Primary Academy?: ARK John Archer Primary 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 date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at ARK John Archer Primary Academy?: When ARK John Archer Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children — '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 recruitment) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Ark Schools must approve the Principal's assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members' eligibility under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 2 places in each 2-form year group); 3. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, "sibling" means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 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 John Archer Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 16.4% of pupils at ARK John Archer Primary Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in Wandsworth Compare Wandsworth schools Best primary schools in Wandsworth Wandsworth hub All Wandsworth schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Explore nearby

See every school within walking distance, ranked by distance and inspection grade.

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Ark Start, John Archer

Nursery

Good

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Ark Bolingbroke Academy

Secondary

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at ARK John Archer Primary 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 and previously looked after children — '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 recruitment) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Ark Schools must approve the Principal's assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members' eligibility under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 2 places in each 2-form year group).
3Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, "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. Ark Schools must approve the Principal's decision to allocate places to staff under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 2 places in each 2-form year group).
5Distance — Priority will be given to those children who live closest to the school. The Local Authority measures distance on behalf of Ark Schools using Wandsworth Council's Geographical Information System to calculate straight line distance between the child's home and the main entrance to the school.

ARK John Archer Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge ARK John Archer Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged ARK John Archer Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend ARK John Archer Primary Academy?: ARK John Archer Primary Academy has 195 pupils on roll.
What ages does ARK John Archer Primary Academy take?: ARK John Archer Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is ARK John Archer Primary Academy located?: ARK John Archer Primary Academy is located in London, SW11 2AA, Wandsworth.
How do I apply to ARK John Archer Primary Academy?: ARK John Archer Primary 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 date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at ARK John Archer Primary Academy?: When ARK John Archer Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children — '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 recruitment) — Children of staff at the school where the member of staff has been recruited to a post where there is a demonstrable skill shortage. Ark Schools must approve the Principal's assessment process and designation of such posts to confirm the staff members' eligibility under this criterion. Priority will be limited to one place for each form of entry in any year (i.e. 2 places in each 2-form year group); 3. Siblings — Children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling who attends the school. For this purpose, "sibling" means a whole, half or step-sibling or an adopted child resident at the same address, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 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 John Archer Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 16.4% of pupils at ARK John Archer Primary Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Explore nearby

See every school within walking distance, ranked by distance and inspection grade.

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Ark Start, John Archer

Nursery

Good

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Ark Bolingbroke Academy

Secondary

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

ARK John Archer Primary Academy

How places are decided at ARK John Archer Primary Academy

ARK John Archer Primary Academy: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Explore nearby

ARK John Archer Primary Academy

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Where children go next

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at ARK John Archer Primary Academy

ARK John Archer Primary Academy: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Explore nearby

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Where children go next

Nearby schools within 5 km