Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
URN: 144194 • Portsmouth PO1 1FG
Overview
- Name
- Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
- URN
- 144194
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Worswick (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02392824893
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fyning Street, Portsmouth PO1 1FG
Summary
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery, located in Portsmouth, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 692 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 605. Since joining The University of Chichester Academy Trust in 2017, the school has focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters creativity and engagement in learning. The recent establishment of "The Nest," an inclusion centre for 24 children, further underscores the school’s commitment to supporting diverse learning needs.
The school prides itself on providing a positive and nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to aspire and achieve their goals. The curriculum is designed to be values-based, ensuring that every learning opportunity is maximised. The headteacher, Ms Ruth Worswick, emphasises the importance of collaboration between parents and the school to enhance each child's educational experience.
Admissions are managed by Portsmouth City Council, and the school encourages prospective parents to visit and explore what makes Arundel Court a unique learning community. For further information, parents can contact the school directly or refer to the council's admissions team.
The school prides itself on providing a positive and nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to aspire and achieve their goals. The curriculum is designed to be values-based, ensuring that every learning opportunity is maximised. The headteacher, Ms Ruth Worswick, emphasises the importance of collaboration between parents and the school to enhance each child's educational experience.
Admissions are managed by Portsmouth City Council, and the school encourages prospective parents to visit and explore what makes Arundel Court a unique learning community. For further information, parents can contact the school directly or refer to the council's admissions team.
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Nearby alternatives
- College Park Infant School (75.3)
- Solent Junior School (66.9)
- Wimborne Primary School (66.1)
- Northern Parade Junior School (65.6)
- Solent Infant School (65.4)
Key details
- LA
- Portsmouth
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 605
- Pupils
- 692
- Boys
- 352
- Girls
- 340
- FSM %
- 61.40
- Open date
- 2017-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 692 | 352 | 340 | 605 | 61.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 649 | 328 | 321 | 605 | 56.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 601 | 308 | 293 | 605 | 56.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 601 | 308 | 293 | 605 | 56.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 594 | 305 | 289 | 605 | 53.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 596 | 300 | 296 | 605 | 49.00 |
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