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Testwood School
Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.0 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
854
Capacity
1,215
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.9 places it in the top 66% nationally, although only 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 15%, the school demonstrates a commitment to improving student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 23 June 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. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (121 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School has high expectations
87%
My child feels safe
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
84%
School supports development
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
Asian Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.92548, -1.49253 · SO40 3ZW
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN137315
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.testwoodschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Testwood School rated by Ofsted?
Testwood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 June 2015.
Is Testwood School a good school?
Testwood School scores 42.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Testwood School?
Based on 121 Ofsted Parent View responses, Testwood School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Testwood School in GCSEs?
Testwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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