The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.5
8.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,237
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- GATEWAY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Hudson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shearwater Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll's Well
Independent · 1.1km away
Wicor Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Harrison Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Red Barn Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Redlands Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Northern Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Northern Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Portchester Community School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cams Hill School a selective school?
No. Cams Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cams Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Cams Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cams Hill School?
Cams Hill School currently has 1,237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cams Hill School take?
Cams Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cams Hill School?
Cams Hill School is in Fareham, PO16 8AH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cams Hill School have a sixth form?
No, Cams Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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