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Portsmouth, Portsmouth
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Ark Dickens Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. The school has 448 pupils on roll.
Academy sponsor led Primary Ages 2–11 448 PupilsURN 141020
Ofsted Report
2
Good
Inspected April 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
67%↑ +7pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
72%↓ -1pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
73%
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
67%↓ -5pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
94.1%↓ 0pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
22.7↓ -2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
51.0%↑ +27pp
Free School Meals
448 / 480
93%
Capacity
About
School overview
Ark Dickens Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led in Portsmouth, Portsmouth. The school has 448 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Laura Berry
Age Range
2 — 11
School Hours
08:15 – 15:30
Telephone
02392826514
Website
Address
Portsmouth, PO1 4PN
Local Authority
Portsmouth
The School Day
08:15
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:30
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 10 available
Art
Chess
Computing
Cooking
Football
Lego
Mandarin
Music
Reading
Mathletics
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Book Bag
Cardigan
Gingham Dress
Jumper
Skirt
Tie
Trousers
Colours
Black
Blue
Grey
Royal Blue
White
PE Kit
Joggers
Pe Kit
Shorts
T-Shirt
Tracksuit
Trainers
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