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Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.6 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
917
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 84% nationally. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% expressing a willingness to recommend the school. However, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 18% of other schools, suggesting some areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 38% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
Parent View (73 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School has high expectations
82%
My child feels safe
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
Progress is communicated
78%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child is happy
75%
Behaviour is good
73%
School keeps me informed
70%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School supports development
60%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.9%
Black African15.3%
Other11.6%
White Other9.3%
Asian Bangladeshi7.9%
Mixed Other4.1%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.79622, -1.08817 · PO5 4HL
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN135965
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitecharteracademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Charter Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Charter Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Ark Charter Academy a good school?
Ark Charter Academy scores 17.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ark Charter Academy?
Based on 73 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ark Charter Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ark Charter Academy in GCSEs?
Ark Charter Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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