Ark Dickens Primary Academy Catchment Area
Ark Dickens Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Portsmouth , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 448 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
448
Pupils
480
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Ark Dickens Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ark Dickens Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Portsmouth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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.
Find Portsmouth catchment area documents →Ark Dickens Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Turner Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4PN
- Local authority
- Portsmouth
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 51% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141020
Other Primary Schools in Portsmouth
If Ark Dickens Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Portsmouth are the next closest alternatives.
Medina Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO6 3NH
Manor Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · PO1 5QR
Portsdown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO6 3JL
St Jude's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PO1 2NZ
St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PO1 3BN
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO1 1PX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Is Ark Dickens Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Ark Dickens Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Ark Dickens Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Ark Dickens Primary Academy is managed by Portsmouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ark Dickens Primary Academy cover? ▾
Ark Dickens Primary Academy is a primary school in Portsmouth, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ark Dickens Primary Academy? ▾
Ark Dickens Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.