A good academy sponsor led school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ark Dickens Primary Academy.
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| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 103.0 |
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"Be your best"
Ark Dickens is non-denominational; Ark is non-denominational and does not make any profit from running its schools.
Welcome to Ark Dickens Primary Academy. Our Head of School, Mrs L Berry, emphasizes a caring, supportive and friendly environment; the motto is ‘Be your best’; the school aims to provide opportunities for every child to reach their potential, supported by a rich and challenging Ark-led curriculum and opportunities to develop skills for future education and life.
Ark Dickens Primary Academy uses external agencies (Educational Psychologists, Specialist teachers and Speech and Language therapists) to support students with complex needs, and plans targeted support in Individual Learning Plans (e.g. speech and language).
Nursery admissions include 2-Year-Old funded places through Portsmouth City Council (15 hours per week). 3- and 4-Year-Olds have Universal 15 hours funded childcare, with 30-hour places available for eligible families (full-time, five days a week). Applications: click to apply for 2-Year-Old Funding or for 3-Year-Old 30h Funding; further details are available at the school office.
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