Ark Dickens Primary Academy vs Manor Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 588 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
Manor Infant and Nursery School
Portsmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
232 students
| Measure | Ark Dickens Primary Academy Portsmouth, South East | Manor Infant and Nursery School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1946 of 2,471 | #2324 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11733 of 15,697 | #14282 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 446 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 54.8% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 71.2% |
| 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.manorinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Dickens Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 18.0).
- •Ark Dickens Primary Academy is the larger school with 446 students compared with 232.
- •Ark Dickens Primary Academy is a academy school while Manor Infant and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Manor Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Dickens Primary Academy ranks higher (32.5 vs 18.0 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 Dickens Primary Academy and Manor Infant and Nursery School?
About 588 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy: 446. Manor Infant and Nursery School: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Dickens Primary Academy and Manor Infant and Nursery School rank in South East?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy is 1946th of 2,471 and Manor Infant and Nursery School is 2324th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).