Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery

A good academy converter school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery.

Portsmouth, PO11FG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

38

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
29.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 35.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 June 2015
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fyning Street
Portsmouth, PO11FG
Phone
2392824893
Website
arundelcourtprimary.chimat.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144194
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, PO1 1FG
Website
https://arundelcourtprimary.chimat.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
605 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
649
Free School Meals
60.3% (391 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
35.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 101.0
2023 99.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
649 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

To be Respectful To be Independent To be Inclusive To be Safe To be Kind

Head Teacher's Message

Warm welcome from Headteacher Ms Ruth Worswick emphasizing a child-centred, aspirational and values-based approach, highlighting the school’s inclusive ethos and inviting families to engage with the school.

Facilities

The Nest (Inclusion Centre) – includes outdoor areas, a sensory room and a soft playroom Nursery facilities including open plan classroom, sensory room, conservatory for messy play, designated outdoor play and a garden, and a multipurpose large room Library School hall (used for lunches and PE) Main academy building upgraded under PSBP2 (completed Feb 2020)

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS follows the Early Years Statutory Framework Reading is central with the Letters and Sounds phonics programme Maths uses a mastery approach focusing on key skills of number, pattern, calculation and shape Inclusion with targeted intervention programmes (e.g., Early Talk Boost) Play-based learning with continuous provision and opportunities for independent learning Parental involvement through transitions, nursery/home visits, stay and play sessions, parent workshops and use of Tapestry (Online Learning Journeys)

SEND Provision

The Nest is an Inclusion Centre for 24 children with complex needs; admission to The Nest is via the Portsmouth SEND Team; some mainstream lessons may be accessed by Nest pupils; Nest includes three classes (Owls, Robins, Wrens) and outdoor/sensory facilities.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by Portsmouth City Council for start in September and for in-year applications; Nest admissions handled by the Portsmouth SEND Team with no automatic priority for mainstream pupils; Nursery admissions handled directly by the school; Admissions Policy documents are available for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

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