Compare Ark Academy and London Academy and Whitefriars School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Ark Academy (All-through) in Wembley; London Academy (All-through) in Edgware; Whitefriars School (All-through) in Harrow — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ark Academy, London Academy and Whitefriars School. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Wembley, Middlesex, Edgware, Middlesex and Harrow, Middlesex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ark Academy), published May 2022. The lowest is 2 (London Academy), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Whitefriars School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,600, combined total ≈ 4,800, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as ARK SCHOOLS, AIM ACADEMIES TRUST and Heathland Whitefriars Federation.

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Attribute	Ark Academy HA9 9JR	London Academy HA8 8DE	Whitefriars School HA3 5RQ
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy converter
Location	Wembley Middlesex HA9 9JR	Edgware Middlesex HA8 8DE	Harrow Middlesex HA3 5RQ
Latest Ofsted	1 2 May 2022	2 23 Nov 2023	2 16 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1650	1870	1582
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ARK SCHOOLS	AIM ACADEMIES TRUST	Heathland Whitefriars Federation
Website	www.arkacademy.org	www.londonacademy.org.uk	www.whitefriarsschool.net
Telephone	02083854370	02082381100	02084272080
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ark Academy

HA9 9JR

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Wembley
Middlesex
HA9 9JR
Ofsted: 1 2 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ARK SCHOOLS
Website: www.arkacademy.org
Telephone: 02083854370

London Academy

HA8 8DE

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Edgware
Middlesex
HA8 8DE
Ofsted: 2 23 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: AIM ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.londonacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 02082381100

Whitefriars School

HA3 5RQ

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy converter
Location: Harrow
Middlesex
HA3 5RQ
Ofsted: 2 16 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Heathland Whitefriars Federation
Website: www.whitefriarsschool.net
Telephone: 02084272080

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.