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Primary (Reception - Year 6)

Archibald Primary School

Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough - TS5 4DY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“At Archibald, our belief is simple: every child can Believe and Achieve. We want every pupil who walks through our doors to feel safe, valued and inspired — and to leave us as confident, curious and kind young people, ready for the next stage of their learning.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Stevenage, Hertfordshire - SG2 7AJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We recognise our special historic foundation and will preserve and develop its Christian character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Quality of education: Good

Arden Forest Infant School

Bedworth, Warwickshire - CV12 9RT

Reception - Year 2 (ages 4-7)

“We value respect, responsibility, empathy, honesty and tolerance. We believe that it is these values to grow to contributors of their community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School

Norwich, Norfolk - NR6 6QA

Nursery - Year 2 (ages 3-7)

“Arden Grove Infant School is a 'learning for all' school which supports children, families and communities in Norwich. As the needs of children have changed, so have we. This has helped us to maintain the long-standing, positive reputation we have within our local and wider community.”

PrimarySince 2013Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Arden Primary School

Stockport, Stockport - SK6 2EX

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“From the moment children receive their special Golden Ticket upon joining Arden, they become part of a caring and inclusive community where every individual is known, valued and celebrated.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Arden Primary School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B11 4SF

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Arden is at the heart of the Sparkhill community in Birmingham, and I feel incredibly proud to lead a school with such a strong sense of belonging. Having been part of Arden for many years, I have had the privilege of seeing our school grow and flourish.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Ardleigh Green Infant School

Hornchurch, Havering - RM11 2SP

Year 1 - Year 2 (ages 5-7)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ardleigh Green Junior School

Hornchurch, Havering - RM11 2SP

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Colchester, Essex - CO7 7NS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Positive relationships are at the heart of our school. We want children to feel safe enough to ask questions, attempt something new, make mistakes and learn from them.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Requires improvementQuality of education: Requires improvement

Ardley Hill Academy

Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire - LU6 3NZ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Ardley Hill Academy pupils will be resilient, engaged fully in their work, aspirational in all they do, be able to communicate using a variety of methods to different audiences and be healthy in mind, body and soul. We expect all pupils to aim high and REACH their own potential.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Argyle Primary School

London, Camden - WC1H 9EG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We are a fully inclusive community school, and we welcome children and families from a wide variety of backgrounds.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ark Atwood Primary Academy

London, Westminster - W9 2JY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our vision is for every child at Ark Atwood to fulfil their potential and be set up for success when they move on to secondary school.”

PrimarySince 2011Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy

Portsmouth, Portsmouth - PO5 4LS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our aim at Ark Ayrton is to create an inclusive, loving, caring environment, a home from home in which children florish in their education through fun and play. Our nursery is a place where children will discover awe and wonder as they play.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Ark Bentworth Primary Academy

London, Hammersmith and Fulham - W12 7AJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Ark Bentworth is a warm, ambitious one-form-entry primary school at the heart of its local community. We welcome children from Nursery through to Year 6 and are proud to provide a school where pupils are known well, supported closely and encouraged to achieve highly.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

Hastings, East Sussex - TN34 2HU

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At Ark Blacklands we are extremely proud of the fact that Ofsted has graded us as outstanding in all areas. This means that by sending your child to our school, you will know that they are receiving the very best education in a vibrant and nurturing setting.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Outstanding

Ark Brunel Primary Academy

London, Kensington and Chelsea - W10 5AT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Ark Brunel Primary Academy is a vibrant school and ambitious school at the heart of our diverse North Kensington community. Our children are at the centre of everything we do, and we are committed to giving every child the very best start in life.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ark Byron Primary Academy

London, Ealing - W3 7JT

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Our school is non-denominational and non-selective and we welcome pupils from all backgrounds. We have two forms of entry and have a maximum of 420 pupils in our school.”

PrimarySince 2015Ofsted: Good

Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Hastings, East Sussex - TN34 3QT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“We know that a successful and happy school depends on all of us working together, and that parents make an important contribution to children’s achievements at school. We are committed to developing excellent working relationships with our families and all members of our school community.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Ark Conway Primary Academy

London, Hammersmith and Fulham - W12 0QT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“We pride ourselves on having the highest expectations for all pupils at the school, which results in high achievement for all. Our values-based culture creates a happy and respectful environment, where children develop self-awareness and embrace learning from their mistakes.”

PrimarySince 2011Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Portsmouth, Portsmouth - PO1 4PN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

“Our Early Years provision provides the children with an excellent start which continues through the school with staff providing a happy, supportive, and purposeful environment and a curriculum that aims to excite and stimulate children’s imaginations and creative thinking.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good