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The Henry Cort Community College
Hillson Drive, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6PH, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.1 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
856
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.2, this college performs in the top 60% nationally, indicating a solid level of academic achievement. However, the recent Ofsted report rated the school as 'Requires Improvement,' which may be a consideration for parents. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 64%, while 43% reach grade 5 or above, suggesting room for growth in these key areas.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 45% | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.86201, -1.21965 · PO15 6PH
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116466
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.henry-cort.hants.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Henry Cort Community College rated by Ofsted?
The Henry Cort Community College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is The Henry Cort Community College a good school?
The Henry Cort Community College scores 10.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 The Henry Cort Community College in GCSEs?
The Henry Cort Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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