Ark Charter Academy Catchment Area
Ark Charter Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Southsea, Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 917 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
917
Pupils
900
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Ark Charter Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Ark Charter Academy is managed by Portsmouth and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Portsmouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Hyde Park Road, Southsea, PO5 4HL
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 60.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135965
Other Secondary Schools in Southsea
If Ark Charter Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Southsea are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ark Charter Academy
Is Ark Charter Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ark Charter Academy currently has 917 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ark Charter Academy? ▾
Ark Charter Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Portsmouth before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Ark Charter Academy cover? ▾
Ark Charter Academy is a secondary school in Southsea, Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.