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Testbourne Community School
Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.1 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
940
Capacity
950
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.3, placing it in the top 19% nationally. A significant 79% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while over half secure grade 5 or above in these core subjects. The school also boasts a LocaleIQ score of 70.1, indicating it performs better than 70% of schools, though specific strengths or weaknesses beyond the provided statistics are not detailed.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality 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. | 53.3 | Top 19% 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%. | 79% | Top 19% 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%. | 54% | Top 28% 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%. | 53% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
White Other5.4%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.22550, -1.33516 · RG28 7JF
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116502
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.testbourne.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Testbourne Community School rated by Ofsted?
Testbourne Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Testbourne Community School a good school?
Testbourne Community School scores 70.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Testbourne Community School in GCSEs?
Testbourne Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.3. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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