SchoolScoresCrestwood Community School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Shakespeare Road, Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh, SO50 4FZ
023 8064 1232 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 June 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
277 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Eastleigh comparisons use the 3 of its 4 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Eastleigh | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 29% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 78% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 18% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 26% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 70% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 144 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 39% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 240 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 27% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 67% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Eastleigh. Higher than 27% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Eastleigh figures pool parents at the Eastleigh schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
294 pupils in this year group.
27% — 18 points below the Hampshire average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 38.1 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
241 pupils in this year group.
89% — 3 points below the Hampshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 0% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 37% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 46% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 234 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 219 |
| Of those, offered a place | 219 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 357 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 30 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.8% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 29% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.6% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 23.6 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Lower than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 19% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Eastleigh. Higher than 84% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.2% | 13.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- The Toynbee School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thornden School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 5 strong · 73% grade 5+ English and maths
- Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- The King's School 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Wyvern College 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Crestwood Community School's Ofsted rating?
Crestwood Community School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 June 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Crestwood Community School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 27% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 18 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Crestwood Community School?
68% of the 277 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Crestwood Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Crestwood Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 219 families put Crestwood Community School as their first choice for 234 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 219 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116445.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.