SchoolScoresPurbrook Park School
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of The Purbrook Park Learning Trust
Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, PO7 5DS
023 9237 0351 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 May 2015.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 November 2023: 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
182 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Waterlooville comparisons use the 4 of its 5 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 | Waterlooville | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 84% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 66 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 59% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 129 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 51% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Waterlooville. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 79% | 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. Waterlooville figures pool parents at the Waterlooville 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
173 pupils in this year group.
50% — 5 points above the Hampshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% | 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. | 47.7 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4 | 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.
164 pupils in this year group.
87% — 5 points below the Hampshire average, and 5 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. | 87% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 2% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 70% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 7% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 87% |
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 | 191 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 194 |
| Of those, offered a place | 169 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 479 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
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 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.5% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 60% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 67% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.0% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.8 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Lower than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.7% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 27% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Waterlooville. Higher than 31% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 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
- Crookhorn College 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oaklands Catholic School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Springfield School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Park Community School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 14% grade 5+ English and maths
- Releasing Potential School 2.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- The Cowplain School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trafalgar School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- UTC Portsmouth 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 exceptional, 6 strong · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bere Clinic School 2.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Admiral Lord Nelson School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Purbrook Park School's Ofsted rating?
Purbrook Park School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 May 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Purbrook Park School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Purbrook Park School?
86% of the 182 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Purbrook Park School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Purbrook Park School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 194 families put Purbrook Park School as their first choice for 191 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 169 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 116506.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.