Ark Dickens Primary Academy vs Madani Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 436 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
446 students
Madani Academy
Portsmouth · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
71 students
| Measure | Ark Dickens Primary Academy Portsmouth, South East | Madani Academy Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1946 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #11733 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–16 |
| Students | 446 | 71 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 71 |
| Free school meals | 54.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 38.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.arkdickensprimary.org/ | www.madani-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Ark Dickens Primary Academy is the larger school with 446 students compared with 71.
- •Ark Dickens Primary Academy is a academy school while Madani Academy is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dickens Primary Academy better than Madani Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ark Dickens Primary Academy and Madani Academy?
About 436 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy: 446. Madani Academy: 71. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Dickens Primary Academy and Madani Academy rank in South East?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy is 1946th of 2,471 and Madani Academy is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).