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Park House School
239 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NQ, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.3 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
984
Capacity
1,295
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.9, placing it in the top 13% nationally. A commendable 79% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 62% achieve grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere, though EBacc entry is relatively low at 10%.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal 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. | 55.9 | Top 13% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 62% | Top 15% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Parent View (249 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Behaviour is good
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
94%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
78%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
White Other5.5%
Black African3.5%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.37970, -1.34055 · RG14 6NQ
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN149435
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.parkhouseschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Park House School rated by Ofsted?
Park House School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Park House School a good school?
Park House School scores 80.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Park House School?
Based on 249 Ofsted Parent View responses, Park House School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Park House School in GCSEs?
Park House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.9. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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