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Hounsdown School
- 3.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Nursling and Rownhams SO40 9FT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils experience a rich, well-designed and varied curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy learning and have positive attitudes to school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are knowledgeable and passionate about inspiring pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers work together to share their ideas and generate appropriate resources.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers are not successful in adapting teaching to the needs of all pupils.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leadership opportunities exist for older pupils who can mentor younger pupils.
Communication: Pupils benefit from a wide range of career focused activities shared with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Most staff feel well supported by leaders when managing behaviour.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Behaviour is managed by a policy of restorative conversations backed up with clear sanctions.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders give careful consideration to assemblies, lessons and tutor time.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school works hard to prevent bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in themed days, subject-based enrichment and a range of house events as well as sports clubs and a school production.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils keen to succeed value all the ways in which their teachers support and motivate them.
Career Counselling Services: Wide range of career focused activities provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Information on careers taught within the curriculum.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school has clearly identified which pupils need additional support, including those with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Pupils experience a rich, well-designed and varied curriculum.
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Hounsdown School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1240 students from age 11-16 yr.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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“Be the best that you can be” means continually striving to be the best version of ourselves
“Have a Mind to be Kind” means everyone making a personal, positive contribution to our culture of mutual respect and courtesy
Our Vision is to be an outstanding educational provider, offering every young person the highest possible quality teaching, support, challenge and resources which help them help themselves to be the best that they can be.
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“Have a Mind to be Kind” means everyone making a personal, positive contribution to our culture of mutual respect and courtesy
Our Vision is to be an outstanding educational provider, offering every young person the highest possible quality teaching, support, challenge and resources which help them help themselves to be the best that they can be.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | 15.1 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 48% | 51% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 28.31% | 30.02% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 9.8% | 10.92% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 237 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 249 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 47% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 24.28% | 25.81% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 43.46% | 42.63% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 23.13% | 24.74% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 15.64% | 16.02% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 26th Oct 2026 - 30th Oct 2026 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2026 - 4th Jan 2027 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 15th Feb 2027 - 19th Feb 2027 |
| Spring Holidays | 26th Mar 2027 - 9th Apr 2027 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 31st May 2027 - 4th Jun 2027 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2027 - 2nd Sep 2027 |
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| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2026 - 23rd Oct 2026 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2026 - 18th Dec 2026 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2027 - 12th Feb 2027 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2027 - 24th Mar 2027 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2027 - 28th May 2027 |
| Summer Term-2 | 7th Jun 2027 - 21st Jul 2027 |
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