Ark Charter Academy vs Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 713 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Charter Academy
Southsea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
883 students
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
668 students
| Measure | Ark Charter Academy Southsea, South East | Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #544 of 679 | #2457 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3410 of 4,090 | #15557 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 883 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 883 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 65.6% | 60.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 94.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southsea | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | charteracademy.org.uk/ | arundelcourtprimary.chimat.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.6 vs 5.9).
- •Ark Charter Academy is the larger school with 883 students compared with 668.
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 Charter Academy better than Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Charter Academy ranks higher (21.6 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 Charter Academy and Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery?
About 713 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Charter Academy: 883. Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Charter Academy and Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery rank in South East?
Ark Charter Academy is 544th of 679 and Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery is 2457th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).