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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
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- Portsmouth PO5 4LS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught well, enabling pupils to develop their early reading skills effectively.
Foundational Skills: High-quality conversation and language a focus; phonics reading program successful.
Success of the Curriculum: Sequential learning from early years to Year 6; pupils excel and show resilience.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas noted for improvement.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum engages and motivates pupils to learn, but coverage of modern foreign languages and science needs improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Work to improve the quality of science and languages within the curriculum is ongoing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show positive attitudes, and are well-mannered and motivated.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve extremely well with strong emphasis on reading and communication skills.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support helps all pupils including SEND to access full curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, showing politeness and respect.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils are catching up, but those joining late perform less well in mathematics compared to reading and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders support late-joining pupils well, ensuring strong progress in reading and writing, but less so in mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive targeted support; pastoral care is high priority.
Support for SEND Pupils: Prompt actions have improved support but it’s too early to see the full impact on academic outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, ensuring pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong work with outside agencies supports vulnerable pupils, and the local authority acknowledges this expertise.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with positive culture.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care through ‘Beacon’ provision supports additional needs.
Parent Feedback: High levels of parental satisfaction; children are cared for well, feel safe and happy.
Parental Involvement: Parents recognize and value the school’s efforts in creating a nurturing environment.
Parent Feedback: Parents express positive feedback; appreciate school's high aspirations.
Parental Involvement: School engages parents via community link activities; reports regular updates.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are encouraged to participate in their own professional development and learn from each other.
Impact on Student Progress: Good planning and subject knowledge ensure most pupils make good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders use their strong understanding to hold teachers accountable and provide tailored support.
Teacher Engagement: Staff engage deeply in professional development; workload considered.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality training leads to exceptional student achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted in teaching staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment via 'do now' approach ensures swift action on learning gaps.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some leaders are new, so the impact of their work is not fully evident yet.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich range of trips and activities embedded in learning.
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About Us
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 411 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.8 | 20.7 | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 99 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 100 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 45.58% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 2.75% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 5 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 6 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 33 | 54.8% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 4 | 5.83% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% 10 | 53.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 4.89% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 53.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 4.78% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
