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

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Students reading

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Students in lesson
21 Oct

Special menu for Black History Month

Tuesday 21 October
To celebrate Black History Month, we’re excited to offer a special themed lunch menu on Tuesday 21st October. This is part of our ongoing commitment to honour and explore diverse cultures through food and learning.

The menu will include:

🔴 Red: Southern-style chicken
🟢 Green: Sweet potato and black bean stew (vegetarian)
🔵 Blue: Jacket potato with various fillings

Main options will be served with mashed potato and sweetcorn with banana pocket puffs for dessert.
Please note that there will be no yellow option available on this day.