Ark Charter Academy

Hyde Park Road, Southsea, PO5 4HL

Academy sponsor led for ages 11–16 in Southsea. Mixed intake, Church of England.

Ark Charter Academy is a Church of England secondary academy in Southsea, Portsmouth. It is mixed and non-selective, teaching ages 11 to 16. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025 did not give an overall grade. GCSE Attainment 8 was 38.9, and 35.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

The school describes itself as an academy with heart, heritage and faith, with Christian values of truth, compassion and respect, collective worship, and a broad academic curriculum.

Ages 11–16 · Secondary

917 pupils · On roll

Academy sponsor led · Mixed

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