Ark Dickens Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Turner Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 4PN |
| Phone | 02392826514 |
| Reference Number | 141020 |
Ark Dickens Primary Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from requires improvement to a good overall rating. Pupils enjoy their learning and appreciate the diverse range of activities provided by the school. The current principal has instilled a culture of high expectations, encouraging pupils to develop resilience and a positive attitude towards challenges. Strong emphasis on reading, tailored support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, and the enhancement of personal development opportunities contribute to the school's positive environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 448 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.22%
Girls: 49.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 26 | 53 |
| 2 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 3 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 4 | 29 | 32 | 61 |
| 5 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 6 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40.8% |
| African | 15.8% |
| Unclassified | 6.7% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership has driven rapid improvements in educational quality.
- There is a robust focus on developing pupils' reading skills.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities keeps pupils engaged.
- Physical education is a notable strength with a well-developed curriculum.
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment methods in foundation subjects need consistency.
- Some pupils' attendance is still a concern.
- Not enough challenge for the most able pupils, particularly in writing.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | 2.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 26 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG |
0.28 miles |
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Manor Infant and Nursery School
Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5QR |
0.37 miles |
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The Flying Bull Academy
Flying Bull Lane, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7BJ |
0.39 miles |
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PX |
0.4 miles |
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Lincoln Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
0.62 miles |
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New Horizons Primary School
Portchester Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7JB |
0.63 miles |
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS |
0.65 miles |
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Penbridge Junior School
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW |
0.69 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9AX |
0.94 miles |
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St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Hanover Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BN |
0.97 miles |
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Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Chivers Close, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HG |
1 miles |
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Stamshaw Infant Academy
North End Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8NW |
1.01 miles |
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Fernhurst Junior School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
1.02 miles |
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Crofton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT |
1.02 miles |
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Bramble Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DT |
1.02 miles |
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King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Crofton Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT |
1.03 miles |
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Devonshire Infant School
Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0AG |
1.05 miles |
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Copnor Primary School
Copnor Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5BZ |
1.07 miles |
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Langstone Primary Academy
Lakeside Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ |
1.13 miles |
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Stamshaw Junior School
Stamshaw Junior School, Tipner Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8QH |
1.21 miles |
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Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
0.27 miles |
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The Portsmouth Academy
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0.37 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
0.45 miles |
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Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
0.65 miles |
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Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
0.76 miles |
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Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
1.05 miles |
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The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
1.16 miles |
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The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
1.24 miles |
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Portsmouth High School GDST
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1.26 miles |
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Mayfield School
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1.28 miles |
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Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
1.51 miles |
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Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
1.57 miles |
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Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
1.65 miles |
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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
1.83 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
1.83 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
2.33 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
2.44 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
2.48 miles |
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Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
3.05 miles |
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The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
3.12 miles |