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.
04
Mar
Yr 2 St Ives trip to Winchester Science Centre
Wednesday 04 March
The cost of this trip is £6 and should be paid for on ipay please.
05
Mar
World Book Day
Thursday 05 March
All children are able to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. Many book characters wear everyday clothes so please don’t feel you need to buy an outfit. Please see letter for some ideas for low-cost costumes and you can also look on the WBD website for ideas and get creative over half term!
Pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be attending Fratton Park on the day to take part in a Guinness World Record attempt. There will be filming during the event, please speak to your child’s class teacher if you do not want them to attend. Children will need to have a packed lunch on this day, all children entitled to free school meals will be given a school packed lunch, those not entitled will need to provide their own packed lunch.
For children in Reception and Years 1 & 2 their lunch will run normally with hot dinner choices available.
If you have any questions, please speak to Miss Pullen.
Pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be attending Fratton Park on the day to take part in a Guinness World Record attempt. There will be filming during the event, please speak to your child’s class teacher if you do not want them to attend. Children will need to have a packed lunch on this day, all children entitled to free school meals will be given a school packed lunch, those not entitled will need to provide their own packed lunch.
For children in Reception and Years 1 & 2 their lunch will run normally with hot dinner choices available.
If you have any questions, please speak to Miss Pullen.
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