Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
114%
Capacity
692
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Portsmouth community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 692 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 605 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ruth Worswick, it falls under Portsmouth local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12995th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 32 in Portsmouth.
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 151 applications for 83 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 80 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery include Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Choir, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Portsmouth, Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 1FG |
| Headteacher | Ruth Worswick |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Number of Pupils | 692 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 61.4% |
| School Capacity | 692 / 605 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (35%)
12995th of 13,686
Nationally
1931st of 2,034
In South East
30th of 32
In Portsmouth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
35%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
31%
'23/24
35%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed83
151
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
80 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fyning Street, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, PO1 1FG
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