Ark Charter Academy

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Charter Academy.

Southsea, PO54HL Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
47.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.32
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 55.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
10 December 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hyde Park Road
Southsea, PO54HL
Phone
2392824204
Website
charteracademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135965
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, PO5 4HL
Website
http://charteracademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARK SCHOOLS
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Portsmouth (ce)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
876
Free School Meals
54.8% (480 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
28.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
40.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.0
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
7.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.0
Ebacc English:
94.8%
Ebacc Entry:
19.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.7%
Ebacc Languages:
63.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.32
Progress 8 Range:
-0.55 to -0.08

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
146
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
876 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Encourage one another, bear with one another and build each other up."

Truth Compassion Respect

Charter Academy is a Church of England school with a Christian ethos; Collective Worship is an integral part of school life; the school embraces all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Ark Charter Academy communicates high expectations, a strong Christian ethos, and an ambitious, rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for university or their chosen career. The school emphasises discipline, character development and a welcoming, inclusive culture within the Ark network.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debate club Football club Netball club LGBTQ club Science clubs Music clubs Seasonal Production rehearsals Taekwondo

Sports

Football Netball Taekwondo

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum with a broad domain-specific knowledge base across subjects Five-year journey designed to prepare students for success and future stages Underpinned by Rosenshine’s principles and evidence-informed teaching strategies Extended school day with afternoon sessions for targeted intervention and independent study Grammar Stream offering a traditional Grammar school education within Ark Charter Four key curriculum principles: knowledge-rich, academically ambitious, logically sequenced, designed to support memory Assessment system including Rank Order Assessments and end-of-year mastery checks

Wraparound Care

Extended school day with afternoon sessions for extended learning, interventions and independent study.

SEND Provision

The school aims for high aspiration for all learners; the SENCO works with teachers to identify needs early and assess interventions using the Assess-Plan-Do-Review model; support focuses on academic progress as well as social and emotional development, life skills and well-being; when needed, teaching is adapted to targets for individual students with SEND, and SEND policies and information are available.

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