Is Ark Dickens Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 November 2019. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 6th of 45 primary schools in Portsmouth. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ark Dickens Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at Ark Dickens Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ark Dickens Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Ark Dickens Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Turner Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4PN

Local ranking6th of 45 primary schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

480

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 November 2019.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 448
Boys: 220 (49%)
Girls: 226 (51%)
Capacity: 480 (93% full)
SEND: 14.1%
FSM Eligible: 56.8%
EAL: 30.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 11.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,511/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 43.8%
Black African: 17.0%
Asian Bangladeshi: 10.5%
White Other: 6.9%
Other: 5.3%
Asian Other: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.1%
Asian Indian: 2.1%

43.8%

White British

17.0%

Black African

10.5%

Asian Bangladeshi

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02392826514

info@arkdickensprimary.org

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Turner Road

Portsmouth, South East

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Administrative

URN: 141020
UKPRN: 10046440
Establishment No.: 2007
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS

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