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