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Ark Charter Academy

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Ark Charter Academy

Hyde Park Road, Southsea, PO5 4HL

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
917
Ages
11-16
FSM
60.7%
Attainment 8
38.8
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.9%
Basics 9-5
35.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.1%
EBacc APS
3.48
EBacc 9-5
16.0%
EBacc 9-4
27.6%
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About Ark Charter Academy

Ark Charter Academy is a secondary school in Southsea, Portsmouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. The school has around 917 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hyde Park Road, Southsea, PO5 4HL | More schools in Portsmouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ark Charter Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Good
  2. Jul 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ark Charter Academy

What is Ark Charter Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Charter Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Ark Charter Academy's latest exam results?
Ark Charter Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ark Charter Academy located?
Ark Charter Academy is a secondary school in Southsea, Portsmouth (PO5 4HL).
How many pupils attend Ark Charter Academy?
Ark Charter Academy has around 917 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ark Charter Academy with other schools?
View Ark Charter Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Portsmouth.