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The Hamble School
Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NE, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.3 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,099
Capacity
1,152
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 87%, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE outcomes, where it ranks in the top 42% nationally for Attainment 8. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 74%, indicating a robust foundation in these core subjects. However, with only 32% of students entering the EBacc, there may be opportunities for broader academic engagement.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.2 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Top 49% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Top 49% UK |
Parent View (241 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
My child is happy
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.8%
White Other6.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.87330, -1.32670 · SO31 4NE
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116413
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thehambleschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hamble School rated by Ofsted?
The Hamble School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is The Hamble School a good school?
The Hamble School scores 63.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Hamble School?
Based on 241 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Hamble School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Hamble School in GCSEs?
The Hamble School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.2. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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