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Portchester Community School
White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9BD, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.4 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
692
Capacity
860
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school offers a solid educational environment for students aged 11-16. The school achieves GCSE Attainment 8 scores that place it in the top 71% nationally, although only 54% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While parent satisfaction is not specifically mentioned, the overall performance indicates a commitment to improving student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Black African0.3%
Asian Indian0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.84261, -1.12680 · PO16 9BD
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116418
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.portchester.hants.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Portchester Community School rated by Ofsted?
Portchester Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Portchester Community School a good school?
Portchester Community School scores 43.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Portchester Community School in GCSEs?
Portchester Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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