Ark Franklin Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ark Franklin Primary Academy
Address: Harvist Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: NW6 6HJ
Telephone Number: 02 0896 3846
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Ark Schools
Sponsor: Ark Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Peter Watkins
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 663 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.6%

Location and administration

URN: 139830
DfE Number: 304/2021
UKPRN: 10042416
UPRN: 202025741
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Brent (E09000005)
Constituency: Queen's Park and Maida Vale (E14001435)
Electoral Ward: Queens Park (E05013507)

Easting & Northing: 523722E, 183042N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 0.14" N 0° 13' 3.14" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGQMJ+8X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Elisa Bach - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Waleed Backler - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Melissa Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 September 2025.
  • James Jacobs - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 April 2026.
  • Armaan Kamerkar - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 April 2026.
  • Adam McCormack - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Polly Neary - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Matthew Urhammer - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Peter Watkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Vanessa Watson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 4 January 2023.