Ark Charter Academy
Academy sponsor led
Southsea, PO5 4HL
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 15% in England
6 of 9 in Portsmouth
Pupils
883
First preferences per place
0.74
2026/27
Absence
12.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 33.6 | 40.6 | 38.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26% | 35% | 36% | |
| Average English grade | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 27% | 37% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.70 | -0.32 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Edmund's Catholic School · 0.2 mi · No rating · Top 13% in England
- Priory School · 0.4 mi · Good · Bottom 28% in England
- The Portsmouth Academy · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 5% in England
- Miltoncross Academy · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 7% in England
- Mayfield School · 1.8 mi · Inadequate
- Admiral Lord Nelson School · 2.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 30% in England
Best secondary schools in Portsmouth · Best secondary schools in Hampshire
The neighbourhood
Ark Charter Academy is in Somers Town (typical home £210,400, crime very high).
What is Ark Charter Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ark Charter Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Ark Charter Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ark Charter Academy is in the bottom 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.