SchoolScoresThe Hurst School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Brimpton Road, Baughurst, Tadley, RG26 5NL
0118 981 7474 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 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 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
212 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 Joint 14th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 81% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 20th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 43% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 15th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 81 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 74% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 164 parents who had raised a concern Joint 19th highest of 35 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 48% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 70% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 45 parents of children with SEND 12th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 25% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 20th highest of 36 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 78% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). 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
180 pupils in this year group.
41% — 4 points below the Hampshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 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. | 45.3 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 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.
209 pupils in this year group.
92% — about the same as the Hampshire average, and about the same as 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. | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | Not published | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 55% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 25% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 4% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 92% |
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 | 204 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 185 |
| Of those, offered a place | 182 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 282 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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 54th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 18% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 63rd highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 50th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.8% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 67% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 64% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.7% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 38th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 39% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 42nd highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 33% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 47th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 30th highest of 67 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 51% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5% | 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 The Hurst School's Ofsted rating?
The Hurst School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did The Hurst School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Hurst School?
76% of the 212 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Hurst School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Hurst School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 185 families put The Hurst School as their first choice for 204 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 182 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 116422.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.