Acton Gardens Primary School vs Ark Acton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 599 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acton Gardens Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
349 students
Ark Acton Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
752 students
| Measure | Acton Gardens Primary School London, London | Ark Acton Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1703 of 1,720 | #521 of 640 |
| National rank | #15048 of 15,697 | #3145 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 349 | 752 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 752 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 54.2% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 53.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.6 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.agprimary.org.uk | arkacton.org |
The verdict
- •Ark Acton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 11.9).
- •Ark Acton Academy is the larger school with 752 students compared with 349.
- •Acton Gardens Primary School is a local authority school while Ark Acton Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acton Gardens Primary School better than Ark Acton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Acton Academy ranks higher (26.1 vs 11.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Acton Gardens Primary School and Ark Acton Academy?
About 599 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acton Gardens Primary School: 349. Ark Acton Academy: 752. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acton Gardens Primary School and Ark Acton Academy rank in London?
Acton Gardens Primary School is 1703rd of 1,720 and Ark Acton Academy is 521st of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).