Best 3 All-through schools in Middlesex – comparison

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

At a glance

This page compares Ark Academy, Whitefriars School and London Academy. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Wembley, Middlesex, Harrow, Middlesex and Edgware, Middlesex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ark Academy), published May 2022. The lowest is 2 (Whitefriars School), published May 2024. 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, Heathland Whitefriars Federation and AIM ACADEMIES TRUST.

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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
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
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

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How are these comparisons built?
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How should I choose a school?
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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.