Ark Charter Academy
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Attainment 8 of 38.9 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 38.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.32
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.55, -0.08]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 181 | 38.9 | — | 48.1% | 38.1% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 173 | 40.6 | -0.32 | 53.8% | 63.6% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 165 | 33.6 | -0.70 | 36.0% | 19.0% | 2.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 147 | 38.4 | -0.48 | 46.0% | 16.0% | 3.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Portsmouth for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135965 |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Christian Down |
| Trust | ARK SCHOOLS |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | PO5 4HL |
| Latest pupils | 181 |
| FSM eligible | 60.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL
http://charteracademy.org.uk/View local authority page2392824204| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10027975 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2009 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 28 Jan 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |