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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.5 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
501
Capacity
510
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 78% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 65.5, indicating it performs better than 66% of schools. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.1%
Black African17.0%
Asian Bangladeshi11.0%
Other9.6%
White Other5.6%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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50.79578, -1.08265 · PO5 4LS
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN139713
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.arkayrtonprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Ayrton Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2018.
Is Ark Ayrton Primary Academy a good school?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy scores 65.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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