The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 501
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 57.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Sophie Bennett-Acres (Primary Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArk Charter Academy
Secondary · 392m away
St Edmund's Catholic School
Secondary · 402m away
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Primary · 406m away
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 616m away
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 630m away
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Primary · 669m away
Fernhurst Junior School
Primary · 946m away
Devonshire Infant School
Primary · 952m away
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Ayrton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Ayrton Primary Academy?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy currently has 501 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Ayrton Primary Academy take?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ark Ayrton Primary Academy?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy is in Portsmouth, PO5 4LS, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Ayrton Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ark Ayrton Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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