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Everest Community Academy
Oxford Way, Oxford Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9UP, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.8 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
733
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 34.2, the school is performing in the top 95% of schools nationally, yet it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While 43% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school. The low EBacc entry rate of 14% may be a consideration for parents looking for a more academically rigorous curriculum.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 34.2 | Bottom 5% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
Parent View (71 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
80%
My child feels safe
73%
My child is happy
73%
My child makes good progress
73%
School has high expectations
69%
Progress is communicated
68%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School responds to concerns
58%
Behaviour is good
56%
School keeps me informed
55%
School supports development
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.1%
White Other6.7%
Mixed Other4.0%
Black African3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.28563, -1.09713 · RG24 9UP
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN145125
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Everest Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Everest Community Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Everest Community Academy a good school?
Everest Community Academy scores 7.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Everest Community Academy?
Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, Everest Community Academy receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Everest Community Academy in GCSEs?
Everest Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.2. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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