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Southsea, Portsmouth
Ark Charter Academy
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Academy sponsor led Secondary Ages 11–16 917 PupilsURN 135965
Ofsted Report
Inspected December 2024
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
38.8↓ -7pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
35.4%↓ -10pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
87.7%↓ -5pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
15.1↑ +1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
60.7%↑ +37pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
3.6%↑ +8pp
Teacher Turnover
917 / 900
102%
Capacity
Surplus
+£31,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
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School Details
Headteacher
Christian Down
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
Contact school for details
Telephone
02392824204
Website
Address
Southsea, PO5 4HL
Local Authority
Portsmouth
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Clubs & Activities · 17 available
Art
Chess
Choir
Computing
Drama
Duke Of Edinburgh
Football
French
Music
Photography
Reading
Science
Spanish
Stem
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Coat
Jumper
School Bag
Skirt
Socks
Tie
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Colours
Black
Green
Grey
Purple
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PE Kit
Pe Bag
Plimsolls
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