Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Somers Road Southsea Portsmouth Hampshire PO5 4LS |
| Phone | 02392824828 |
| Reference Number | 139713 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 411 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.58%
Girls: 48.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 2 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 5 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46% |
| African | 13.6% |
| White, Other | 7.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.9% |
| Unclassified | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-11-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-11-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-05-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PX |
0.25 miles |
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG |
0.38 miles |
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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Chivers Close, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HG |
0.39 miles |
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Lincoln Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
0.42 miles |
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Bramble Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DT |
0.46 miles |
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Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.59 miles |
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Devonshire Infant School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
0.59 miles |
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Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Turner Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN |
0.65 miles |
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Southsea Infant School
Collingwood Road, Southsea Infant School, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2SR |
0.66 miles |
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Manor Infant and Nursery School
Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5QR |
0.83 miles |
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Craneswater Junior School
St Ronan's Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0PX |
0.84 miles |
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St Jude's CofE Primary School
St Nicholas Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2NZ |
0.84 miles |
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St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Taswell Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2RG |
0.87 miles |
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St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Hanover Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BN |
0.93 miles |
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Wimborne Primary School
Wimborne Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8DE |
0.95 miles |
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Cumberland Infant School
Methuen Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9HJ |
1 miles |
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The Flying Bull Academy
Flying Bull Lane, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7BJ |
1.04 miles |
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Penbridge Junior School
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW |
1.1 miles |
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New Horizons Primary School
Portchester Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7JB |
1.22 miles |
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Milton Park Primary School
Eastney Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8ET |
1.22 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
0.24 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
0.25 miles |
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Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
0.26 miles |
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The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF |
0.67 miles |
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Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
0.68 miles |
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Portsmouth High School
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0.72 miles |
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The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
0.8 miles |
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Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
0.92 miles |
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Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
1.02 miles |
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Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
1.23 miles |
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Mayfield School
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH |
1.86 miles |
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The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
1.88 miles |
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Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
2.05 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
2.36 miles |
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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
2.45 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
2.45 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
3.03 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
3.05 miles |
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King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU |
3.42 miles |
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Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
3.6 miles |