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Purbrook Park School
Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5DS, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.7 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
912
Capacity
848
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 40% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 71% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, as reflected in its LocaleIQ score, which is better than 56% of schools. However, the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 18% may indicate limited options for some students.
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Last inspected: 13 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. | 47.7 | Top 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black African0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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50.86032, -1.04019 · PO7 5DS
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116506
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Purbrook Park School rated by Ofsted?
Purbrook Park School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2015.
Is Purbrook Park School a good school?
Purbrook Park School scores 55.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 Purbrook Park School in GCSEs?
Purbrook Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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