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Priestlands School
North Street, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8FZ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.1 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,236
Capacity
1,215
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 35% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at a commendable 70%, while over half of the students reach grade 5 or above in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 24%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 30 May 2012Older 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. | 48.8 | Top 35% 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 51% | Top 34% 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%. | 24% | Top 49% 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%. | 22% | Top 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.3%
White Other5.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.75314, -1.55388 · SO41 8FZ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN137129
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Priestlands School rated by Ofsted?
Priestlands School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 May 2012.
Is Priestlands School a good school?
Priestlands School scores 58.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Priestlands School in GCSEs?
Priestlands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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