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Ark Charter Academy
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- Portsmouth PO5 4HL
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum and a wide choice of options in key stage 4.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behavior policy is not consistently implemented; pupils' attitudes to learning are variable.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Training does not always match the school’s priorities.
Strengths and Challenges: Higher prior attaining pupils are not sufficiently challenged; assessment practice is variable.
Opportunities for Involvement: School and parents collaborate to improve attendance.
Communication: School works well with outside agencies and aims to further develop work with parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly and decisively when pupils talk about their worries and concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made significant enhancements to the content of the curriculum.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding checks, safer recruitment, and the single central record are effective.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Some pupils worry about bullying; leaders should ensure that pupils’ behavior does not disrupt lessons.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils access an extensive range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme raises pupils’ aspirations and highlights the benefits of further and higher education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are well known and sensitively supported, although they do not always achieve as well as their peers.
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Ark Charter Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 876 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To read a detailed summary of our curriculum for the applicable term in each topic, please click on the appropriate link. The curriculum being taught, any texts or themes being examined, linkages to SMSC and our Christian Values, and advice on how you may support your child at home are all included in each booklet. Please get in touch with Ms. Stewart, our Associate Principal, if you have any questions about a particular subject or the curriculum in general. To learn more about the curriculum being studied by students in the Autumn Term, please click on the pertinent links provided below. Please click on the pertinent links below to learn more about the Spring Term's course of study for students. To learn more about the course of study being pursued by students during the summer term, kindly click on the pertinent links provided below. Please be aware that this year, only students majoring in computer science will earn a qualification (Entry Level Certificate). The Summer Term of 2021 will see the completion of all additional requirements.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 48% | 22% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.70 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 19.5% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 31.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 18.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 5.33% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 8.61% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.90 | 2.26 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 90.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 83.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 68.08% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.62% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.23% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.54% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 27.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 39.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 22.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 12.94% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.77% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.77% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 27.08% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.08% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.23% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 10 | 24.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 16 | 38.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 23.93% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 7.8% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 6 | 11.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.81 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92.9% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 84.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 41.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 1.6% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 30.9% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.9% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 2 | 24.86% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 4 | 36.07% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 31% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 7 | 9.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 18 | 14.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 2.78 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 32.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 0.22% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 37.67% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 26% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 37.62% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 24.92% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.54% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 12.46% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 74.67% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 71.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 31.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 4.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 34.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 6.33% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.33% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.06 1 | 30.74 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.74 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.6% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.59 | 26.47 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.33 | 28.23 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.5% | 16.48% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 88% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 15% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ark Charter Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
