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Welcome to Ark Ayrton Academy

We are a two form entry primary school and nursery, offering a great education for local children in Portsmouth.

At Ark Ayrton we have high expectations of our children and what they can achieve. Our priority is to ensure all children are safe, happy and learning well at all times.

Our nursery was rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in June 2022.

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Mrs Hibberd-Chapman with pupils in library

Admissions

Explore what makes our Academy great, how to apply, and when our open days are.

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Parent hub

All the information our parents need to know in one handy place.

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Students in lesson
10 Dec

Festive celebration for Years R, 1 & 2

Tuesday 10 December 14:30 to 15:30
If your child is in EYFS or KS1, their festive celebration will take place from 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Please collect your child at normal time from the Year 1 playground. The gate on Raglan Street will be open for you to access this playground. Please complete the letter sent home and return to sschool along with £1 for your child's ticket.
10 Dec

Festive celebration for Years 3 - 6

Tuesday 10 December 15:45 to 16:45
If your child is KS2, their celebration will take place from 3:45pm – 4:45pm. Please collect your child at 4:45pm from the main playground. Children in Years 5 and 6 pay walk home by themselves - please indicate on the reply slip if you give permission for your child to do this. The gate on Blackfriars Road will be open for you to access the main playground to collect children. All children can come into school wearing their party clothes on this day.
Please complete the letter sent home and return to school along with £1 for your child's ticket.