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The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA, Portsmouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.1 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
123
Capacity
200
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 3.0 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 3% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★2.2
Progress is communicated
72%
School has high expectations
61%
My child makes good progress
56%
My child feels safe
50%
My child is happy
50%
Good range of subjects
50%
I'd recommend this school
50%
School supports development
50%
Behaviour is good
44%
School keeps me informed
28%
School responds to concerns
22%
Good range of extra-curricular
17%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Location
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50.82253, -1.09054 · PO2 8RA
School details
Local authorityPortsmouth
RegionSouth East
URN147720
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Harbour School rated by Ofsted?
The Harbour School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is The Harbour School a good school?
The Harbour School scores 2.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 The Harbour School?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Harbour School receives a satisfaction score of 43% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Harbour School in GCSEs?
The Harbour School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.0. 3% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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