Ark Dickens Primary Academy
About Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Ark Dickens Primary Academy sits within the Portsmouth local authority and has carved out a strong position among its peers. In the most recent local rankings, the school placed 7th out of 45 primary schools of the same type in the area, placing it comfortably in the top tier. Its closest competitors at the top of the table include Ark Ayrton Primary Academy, Langstone Primary Academy, and Penbridge Junior School, all of which share the same local authority. The school itself is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a current roll of 448 pupils against a capacity of 480. It has a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 51%, and its most recent Ofsted inspection, conducted in 2025, awarded it an overall rating of Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2017.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2025Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: arkdickensprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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