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The Romsey School
Greatbridge Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ZB, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.0 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,130
Capacity
1,173
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.8, which places it in the top 44% nationally. A commendable 73% of students attain a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 70% enter the EBacc, indicating a strong commitment to a broad curriculum. However, parents may want to note that only 48% achieve a grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, suggesting room for improvement in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2017Older 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. | 46.8 | Top 44% 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 48% | Top 39% 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%. | 70% | Top 18% 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%. | 43% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.6%
White Other6.0%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.8%
Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.99366, -1.50112 · SO51 8ZB
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN137239
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.theromseyschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Romsey School rated by Ofsted?
The Romsey School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2017.
Is The Romsey School a good school?
The Romsey School scores 81.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Romsey School in GCSEs?
The Romsey School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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