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What is Ark Dickens Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ark Dickens Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2019).

Do parents recommend Ark Dickens Primary Academy?

78% of parents would recommend Ark Dickens Primary Academy to another parent, according to Ofsted's official Parent View survey.

Where is Ark Dickens Primary Academy located?

Ark Dickens Primary Academy is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, PO1 4PN.

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Ark Dickens Primary Academy serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Ark Dickens Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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What people say about Ark Dickens Primary Academy

From Ofsted Parent View — the official survey of parents at this school.

78% would recommend39% happy with the school39% say their child feels safe

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About Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Ark Dickens Primary Academy is a primary academy in Portsmouth, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Ark Dickens Primary Academy has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 223 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 19.5%, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.4%.

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OfstedGood · 2019KS2 expected67%Attendance94.6%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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6.1

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Strong82% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Ark Dickens Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 223 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Ark Dickens Primary Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 15/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality26/100

Transport access35/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Ark Dickens Primary Academy

At Ark Dickens Primary Academy, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

67% met the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths.

Attendance at Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Ark Dickens Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Ark Dickens Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Ark Dickens Primary Academy is 19.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Ark Dickens Primary Academy has 223 pupils on roll.

25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Ark Dickens Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Ark Dickens Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ark Dickens Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ark Dickens Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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