Ark Elvin Academy vs Barham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Elvin Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,314 students
Barham Primary School
Wembley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
914 students
| Measure | Ark Elvin Academy London, London | Barham Primary School Wembley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #407 of 640 | #559 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2202 of 4,090 | #3281 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,314 | 914 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,314 | 914 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 109.5% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | Wembley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | arkelvinacademy.org/ | www.barhamprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 45.4).
- •Ark Elvin Academy is the larger school with 1,314 students compared with 914.
- •Ark Elvin Academy is a academy school while Barham Primary School is a local authority 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 Ark Elvin Academy better than Barham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barham Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 45.4 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 Elvin Academy and Barham Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and Wembley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Elvin Academy: 1,314. Barham Primary School: 914. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Elvin Academy and Barham Primary School rank in London?
Ark Elvin Academy is 407th of 640 and Barham Primary School is 559th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).