Ark Atwood Primary Academy Catchment Area
Ark Atwood Primary Academy is a free s primary school in London, Westminster , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 431 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
431
Pupils
450
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Ark Atwood Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Ark Atwood Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Ark Atwood Primary Academy is the geographic zone Westminster uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Ark Atwood Primary Academy is set by Westminster and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Westminster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Westminster catchment area documents →Ark Atwood Primary Academy: 450 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Ark Atwood Primary Academy has a published admission number of 450 places. 431 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 450, Westminster's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 47.1% of pupils at Ark Atwood Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Westminster publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Westminster school admissions →
Ark Atwood Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Amberley Road, Westminster, London, W9 2JY
- Local authority
- Westminster
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 47.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137323
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Brookfield Primary School Catchment Area
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Edith Neville Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Ark Atwood Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 1.2 miles away
St Eugene de Mazenod Roman Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 1.2 miles away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, NW3 Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · London · 1.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Ark Atwood Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Ark Atwood Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Ark Atwood Primary Academy is the geographic zone Westminster uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Westminster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Ark Atwood Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Ark Atwood Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ark Atwood Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Ark Atwood Primary Academy is managed by Westminster. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ark Atwood Primary Academy cover? ▾
Ark Atwood Primary Academy is a primary school in London, Westminster, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ark Atwood Primary Academy? ▾
Ark Atwood Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.