School Compass
Ark Charter Academy
Southsea · Portsmouth · PO5 4HL. secondary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Portsmouth index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- —
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 38.9
- English & maths 9–4
- 53%
Ofsted publication date: 28/01/2025. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What are Ark Charter Academy's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 38.9. English and maths 9–4: 53%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is Ark Charter Academy?
Ark Charter Academy is in Southsea (PO5 4HL), Portsmouth. URN 135965.
How do I compare Ark Charter Academy with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Ark Charter Academy shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 10 December 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
Staff, pupils, parents and carers welcome the considerable improvements to Ark Charter Academy. The school has instigated a culture shift so that pupils are now proud to attend this school. Pupils feel safe here. The atmosphere is typically happy, kind, respectful and calm. Behaviour is much improved. Bullying and…
Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Southsea
13 schools on the Southsea town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
Preferred attribution when referencing this page in articles or AI answers.
Ark Charter Academy
URN: 135965
Local authority: Portsmouth
Town: Southsea
Postcode: PO5 4HL
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/135965/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.How to use this page
Open the compare tool with Ark Charter Academy already shortlisted, add neighbours from your postcode, then print a visit pack.
- Compare this school to load it into Side by side.
- Enter your home postcode and tick two to four nearby settings.
- Read how to read figures before treating any single number as a verdict.