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Brighton Hill Community School
Brighton Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4HS, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.8 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,282
Capacity
1,259
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 58% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Sixty-four percent of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 26%, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more academically rigorous curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 44.5 | Bottom 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%. | 64% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.2%
White Other5.3%
Black African2.4%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.24716, -1.11436 · RG22 4HS
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN149707
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Brighton Hill Community School rated by Ofsted?
Brighton Hill Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Brighton Hill Community School a good school?
Brighton Hill Community School scores 73.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Brighton Hill Community School in GCSEs?
Brighton Hill Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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