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Cams Hill School
Shearwater Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AH, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.1 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,237
Capacity
1,056
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 52.5, placing it in the top 21% nationally. An impressive 82% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 63% secure grade 5 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 52.5 | Top 21% 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%. | 82% | Top 13% 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%. | 63% | Top 14% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 50% 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% | Bottom 50% UK |
Parent View (235 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
My child feels safe
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child is happy
90%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
80%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Other0.1%
Location
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50.85045, -1.15890 · PO16 8AH
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN137538
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.camshill.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Cams Hill School rated by Ofsted?
Cams Hill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2019.
Is Cams Hill School a good school?
Cams Hill School scores 75.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Cams Hill School?
Based on 235 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cams Hill School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cams Hill School in GCSEs?
Cams Hill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.5. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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