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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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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05
Jan
Spring Term
Monday 05 January - Friday 27 March
The first day back after the Christmas Holiday for all pupils will be Tuesday 6th January, due to an Inset day on Monday 5th.
22
Jan
Year 6 Royal Navy STEM Workshop
Thursday 22 January
This event will take place at the school.
22
Jan
Author visit for Years 3-6
Thursday 22 January
NOW EXTENDED FOR YEAR 6 TOO
On Thursday 22nd January all pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 will have the exciting opportunity to meet children's author Julie Pike. Her fantastic book Flame Chasers was on the shortlist for the Portsmouth Book Award 2025. Julie will be talking to the children about her books and being an author as well as answering their questions.
The author event is being paid for by the school and is FREE for your child, but there will be an opportunity for your child to buy one of Julie's books and have it signed by her on the day if you wish. Books will be available to purchase from the Hayling Island Book Shop which will be located in the school library on the day. Paperbacks will be subsidised and priced at £7.00.
If your child would like to buy a book, please send in money (cash) in a named envelope on the day.
On Thursday 22nd January all pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 will have the exciting opportunity to meet children's author Julie Pike. Her fantastic book Flame Chasers was on the shortlist for the Portsmouth Book Award 2025. Julie will be talking to the children about her books and being an author as well as answering their questions.
The author event is being paid for by the school and is FREE for your child, but there will be an opportunity for your child to buy one of Julie's books and have it signed by her on the day if you wish. Books will be available to purchase from the Hayling Island Book Shop which will be located in the school library on the day. Paperbacks will be subsidised and priced at £7.00.
If your child would like to buy a book, please send in money (cash) in a named envelope on the day.
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