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The Petersfield School
Cranford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3LU, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.8 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,381
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 12% nationally. An impressive 84% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 64% reach grade 5 or higher. The school's LocaleIQ score of 90.8 indicates it performs better than 91% of schools, making it a compelling option for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 56.4 | Top 12% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 64% | Top 14% 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%. | 63% | Top 11% 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%. | 50% | Top 11% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other3.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.00004, -0.94025 · GU32 3LU
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN136903
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.petersfieldschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Petersfield School rated by Ofsted?
The Petersfield School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2018.
Is The Petersfield School a good school?
The Petersfield School scores 90.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Petersfield School in GCSEs?
The Petersfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.4. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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