Ark Ayrton Primary Academy vs Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 616 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
495 students
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
668 students
| Measure | Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Portsmouth, South East | Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1252 of 2,471 | #2457 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7116 of 15,697 | #15557 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 495 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 495 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 62.8% | 60.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.arkayrtonprimary.org/ | arundelcourtprimary.chimat.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Ayrton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 5.9).
- •Ark Ayrton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 35%).
- •Ark Ayrton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery is the larger school with 668 students compared with 495.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ark Ayrton Primary Academy better than Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Ayrton Primary Academy ranks higher (53.9 vs 5.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ark Ayrton Primary Academy and Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy: 495. Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Ayrton Primary Academy and Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery rank in South East?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy is 1252nd of 2,471 and Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery is 2457th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).