Ark Academy vs Preston Manor School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 614 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Academy
Wembley · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,639 students
Preston Manor School
Wembley · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,902 students
| Measure | Ark Academy Wembley, London | Preston Manor School Wembley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #202 of 640 | #319 of 640 |
| National rank | #936 of 4,090 | #1575 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 1,639 | 1,902 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,639 | 1,902 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 31.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 96.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.5 | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | 40.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.92 | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | 38.3 | 28.3 |
| town | Wembley | Wembley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.arkacademy.org | www.preston-manor.com |
The verdict
- •Ark Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 58.1).
- •Ark Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 72%).
- •Preston Manor School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 11%).
- •Preston Manor School is the larger school with 1,902 students compared with 1,639.
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 Ark Academy better than Preston Manor School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Academy ranks higher (71.9 vs 58.1 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 Ark Academy and Preston Manor School?
About 614 m in a straight line, between Wembley and Wembley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Academy: 1,639. Preston Manor School: 1,902. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Academy and Preston Manor School rank in London?
Ark Academy is 202nd of 640 and Preston Manor School is 319th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).