The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 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
- 448
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 51%
Governance
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- Trust
- ARK SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Laura Berry
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Turner Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMadani Academy
Independent · 436m away
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Primary · 443m away
The Portsmouth Academy
Secondary · 603m away
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Primary · 643m away
St Edmund's Catholic School
Secondary · 730m away
Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Primary · 995m away
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Ark Charter Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ark Dickens Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ark Dickens Primary Academy?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ark Dickens Primary Academy take?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ark Dickens Primary Academy?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy is in Portsmouth, PO1 4PN, in the Portsmouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ark Dickens Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ark Dickens Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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