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Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Turner Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.4 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
448
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. However, it is worth noting that no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive, with 73% recommending the school, indicating a generally supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child makes good progress
91%
My child feels safe
82%
My child is happy
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School has high expectations
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Good range of subjects
64%
Behaviour is good
64%
School keeps me informed
55%
School responds to concerns
55%
School supports development
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.8%
Black African15.8%
Asian Bangladeshi9.8%
White Other6.5%
Other4.9%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.80517, -1.08347 · PO1 4PN
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN141020
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.arkdickensprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ark Dickens Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2019.
Is Ark Dickens Primary Academy a good school?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy scores 41.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Dickens Primary Academy?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ark Dickens Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
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