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Ark Charter Academy

State school · Southsea, PO5 4HL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 876 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
876 ·
Religion
C of E
Local authority
Portsmouth City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Christian Down

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery 19 %
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy 17 %
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery 13 %
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School 13 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 8 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Ark Dickens Primary Academy 6 %
St Jude's CofE Primary School 5 %
The Flying Bull Academy 3 %
Fernhurst Junior School 2 %
Milton Park Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
56%
LA avg.
56%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
66
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
18.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

876
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Hyde Park Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO5 4HL
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Telephone: 023 9282 4204

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://charteracademy.org.uk

Local authority: Portsmouth City Council

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School data & information Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL
876 Pupil numbers
54 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
38 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
66 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
56%
LA avg.
56%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
40.60
LA avg.
39.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.31 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 3
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 170 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 165 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Ark Charter Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
18.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
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