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Hounsdown School
Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9FT, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,281
Capacity
1,215
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 48% of schools nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, with 68% of students achieving grade 4 or above in these subjects. The school also has a notable EBacc entry rate of 62%, indicating a solid commitment to a broad curriculum. While the overall GCSE results are commendable, parents may want to consider the relatively lower percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths at 44%.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 46.1 | Top 48% 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%. | 68% | Top 46% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 62% | Top 33% 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%. | 30% | Top 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.90466, -1.49250 · SO40 9FT
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN137229
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hounsdown School rated by Ofsted?
Hounsdown School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2024.
Is Hounsdown School a good school?
Hounsdown School scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 Hounsdown School in GCSEs?
Hounsdown School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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