Ark Dickens Primary Academy vs The Flying Bull Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Portsmouth
The Flying Bull Academy
Portsmouth
Overview
Phase
Primary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
2–11
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
446
415
Capacity
480
500
Occupancy
93%
83%
FSM %
54.8%
57.0%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Inadequate
Personal Development
Good
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Good
Inadequate
Last Inspected
Apr 2025
Jun 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
72%
45%
KS2 Maths
73%
38%
KS2 Writing
67%
38%