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Fareham Academy
St Anne's Grove, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1JJ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.7 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
884
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 86% nationally. However, only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to other institutions in the area.
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Last inspected: 30 May 2012Older 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. | 38.5 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
White Other2.9%
Black African2.3%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.84670, -1.19639 · PO14 1JJ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN140069
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fareham-academy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fareham Academy rated by Ofsted?
Fareham Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 May 2012.
Is Fareham Academy a good school?
Fareham Academy scores 20.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Fareham Academy in GCSEs?
Fareham Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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