Ark Dickens Primary Academy

Ark Dickens Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark Dickens Primary Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Ark Dickens Primary Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in November 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ark Dickens Primary Academy?

Ark Dickens Primary Academy has 446 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ark Dickens Primary Academy take?

Ark Dickens Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Ark Dickens Primary Academy located?

Ark Dickens Primary Academy is located in Portsmouth, PO1 4PN, Portsmouth.

How do I apply to Ark Dickens Primary Academy?

Ark Dickens Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Dickens Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 38.1% of pupils at Ark Dickens Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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