SchoolScoresPark Community School
Community school · All-through, ages 4 to 16 · Mixed
Middle Park Way, Leigh Park, Park Community School, Havant, PO9 4BU
023 9248 9800 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 January 2017.
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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 March 2022: 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
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Hampshire comparisons use the 36 of its 72 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 36 have 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 | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 34th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 3% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 35th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 1% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 36th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 1% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 14% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 34th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 2% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 18% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 34th highest of 35 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 2% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 23% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 35th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 1% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 14%said yes | 78% | 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. Hampshire figures pool parents at the Hampshire 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 115908), before it changed to its current form.
25% — 38 points below the Hampshire average, and 37 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 45% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 35% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 48% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
201 pupils in this year group.
14% — 31 points below the Hampshire average, and 32 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 14% | 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. | 28.3 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.3 | 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.
178 pupils in this year group.
77% — 15 points below the Hampshire average, and 15 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. | 77% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 63% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 10% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 78% | 77% |
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 (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 188 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 199 |
| Of those, offered a place | 180 (90%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 244 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 32 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 62.9% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.6% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Lower than 1% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 42.1% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Lower than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Higher than 74% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Higher than 2% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Havant. Higher than 68% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Oaklands Catholic School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Crookhorn College 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Havant Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 19% grade 5+ English and maths
- Releasing Potential School 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Warblington School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Purbrook Park School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Cowplain School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bere Clinic School 2.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Springfield School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Park Community School's Ofsted rating?
Park Community School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 March 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Park Community School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 14% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 32 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Park Community School?
14% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Park Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Park Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 199 families put Park Community School as their first choice for 188 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 180 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 116473.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.