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Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Hartland Avenue, Hampton Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8HR, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.7 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,264
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 43% of schools nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 69% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. However, it has room for improvement, as only 48% reach grade 5 or above in these core subjects, and the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is currently at 0%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19, with a focus on enhancing academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2021Older 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. | 47.0 | Top 43% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 33 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.4%
White Other11.9%
Black African5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.53431, -0.25747 · PE7 8HR
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN143641
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.hamptongardens.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hampton Gardens Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
Hampton Gardens Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2021.
Is Hampton Gardens Secondary School a good school?
Hampton Gardens Secondary School scores 52.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Hampton Gardens Secondary School in GCSEs?
Hampton Gardens Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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