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Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BW, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.0 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,367
Capacity
1,340
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.3, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 74% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The percentage of students progressing to university is commendable at 82%, though only 26% gain entry to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in guiding students towards higher-tier institutions. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for secondary education in Hampshire.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2013Older 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. | 52.3 | Top 22% 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 82% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 101 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.2%
Asian Indian9.5%
White Other8.3%
Black African5.5%
Mixed Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Other2.2%
Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.86837, -1.02158 · PO7 7BW
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN137345
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Oaklands Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Oaklands Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2013.
Is Oaklands Catholic School a good school?
Oaklands Catholic School scores 67.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Oaklands Catholic School in GCSEs?
Oaklands Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.3. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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