Ark Franklin Primary Academy vs Bales College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 502 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Franklin Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
663 students
Bales College
London · Independent secondary · Ages 11–20
77 students
| Measure | Ark Franklin Primary Academy London, London | Bales College London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 1,720 | #632 of 640 |
| National rank | #815 of 15,697 | #4053 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–20 |
| Students | 663 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 663 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 62.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 10.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.9 |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.arkfranklinprimary.org | www.balescollege.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Franklin Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.9 vs 3.7).
- •Ark Franklin Primary Academy is the larger school with 663 students compared with 77.
- •Ark Franklin Primary Academy is a academy school while Bales College is a independent 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 Franklin Primary Academy better than Bales College?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Franklin Primary Academy ranks higher (89.9 vs 3.7 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 Franklin Primary Academy and Bales College?
About 502 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Franklin Primary Academy: 663. Bales College: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Franklin Primary Academy and Bales College rank in London?
Ark Franklin Primary Academy is 118th of 1,720 and Bales College is 632nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).