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The Hurst School
Brimpton Road, Baughurst, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5NL, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.5 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,014
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.3, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly being in the top 53% nationally for GCSE results. While 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially with only 41% reaching grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 76% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (212 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child feels safe
84%
School has high expectations
84%
My child is happy
84%
My child makes good progress
82%
Behaviour is good
78%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School keeps me informed
67%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.35768, -1.17394 · RG26 5NL
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116422
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.thehurst.school/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hurst School rated by Ofsted?
The Hurst School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2015.
Is The Hurst School a good school?
The Hurst School scores 43.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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 Hurst School?
Based on 212 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Hurst School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Hurst School in GCSEs?
The Hurst School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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