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The Mountbatten School
Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.6 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,458
Capacity
1,424
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 25% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 77%, and 56% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, EBacc entry is relatively low at 26%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 24 March 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. | 51.2 | Top 25% 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.7%
Mixed Other9.8%
White Other7.4%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.98334, -1.46898 · SO51 5SY
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN136640
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.mountbatten.school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Mountbatten School rated by Ofsted?
The Mountbatten School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 March 2015.
Is The Mountbatten School a good school?
The Mountbatten School scores 66.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Mountbatten School in GCSEs?
The Mountbatten School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.2. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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