SchoolScoresTestbourne Community School
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, RG28 7JF
01256 892061 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 November 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
315 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 32nd highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 11% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 81% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 33rd highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 13% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 30th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 17% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 133 parents whose child had been bullied 29th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 12% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 49% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 262 parents who had raised a concern 30th highest of 35 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 17% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 70% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 31st highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62%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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
182 pupils in this year group.
54% — 9 points above the Hampshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 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. | 53.3 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 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.
187 pupils in this year group.
94% — 2 points above the Hampshire average, and 2 points above 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. | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 67% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 21% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 94% |
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 179 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 154 |
| Of those, offered a place | 154 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 274 |
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 55th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 52nd highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 59% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 48th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 47th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 48% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 66% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.1% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 35th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 44% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 82% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.5 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 54th highest of 67 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 18% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 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.
Questions parents ask
What is Testbourne Community School's Ofsted rating?
Testbourne Community School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 November 2023.
How did Testbourne Community School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Testbourne Community School?
62% of the 315 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Testbourne Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Testbourne Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 154 families put Testbourne Community School as their first choice for 179 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 154 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 116502.
- 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.