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Park Community School
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- Havant PO9 4BU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: The vast majority of current pupils make good progress in most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and supportive of each other, demonstrating good behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Staff appreciate the many opportunities provided to help shape the school’s new approach to teaching and behaviour management.
Current Educational Practices: High-quality support they receive, especially the coaching programme.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is good. Lessons are purposeful and learning time is used well.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors are highly active and know the school well, visiting frequently.
Communication: Information about pupils’ progress is reported well to parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree the school keeps their children safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: There is a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Carefully planned changes to leadership have cemented improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong safeguarding processes are embedded and help keep pupils safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The welfare support and guidance team promotes pupils’ welfare effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have a wide range of activities to choose from.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra-curricular activities enhance the curriculum effectively.
Outdoor Facilities: Caring for animals in the school farm or making the weekly ‘Butterfly Broadcast’.
Career Counselling Services: Individual careers advice along with support from external specialists.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Confident in their option choices because understand how these will help with next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for disadvantaged pupils has improved outcomes.
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Park Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 973 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 12% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B+
|
A
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.4 | - | 15.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 12% | 34% | 36% |
| 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 | -1.14 | 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 | 29.7 | 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 | 12% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 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 | 3% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.20 | 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 | 82% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 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 | -1 | 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 | 31.3 | 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 | 9% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 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 | 7% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.35 | 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 | 87% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
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 | -0.84 | 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 | 36.6 | 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 | 15% 1 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 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 | 29% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.88 | 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 | 88% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 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 | -0.8 | 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 | 34.9 | 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 | 14% 1 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% 1 | 43.46% | 42.62% |
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 | 3% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.42 | 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 | 88% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.42 | 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 | 38.2 | 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 | 13% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 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 | 30% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 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 | 89% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Park Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
