The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.1
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.6pp 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 241 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 144 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,489
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 35.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Krista Dawkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Shakespeare Road, Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4FZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShakespeare Infant School
Primary · Very close
Shakespeare Junior School
Primary · Very close
Tankerville Special School
Special school · 731m away
The Bridge Education Centre
Pupil referral unit · 731m away
The Crescent Primary School
Primary · 745m away
Norwood Primary & Pre-School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Toynbee School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Fryern Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Crestwood Community School a selective school?
No. Crestwood Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Crestwood Community School's Ofsted rating?
Crestwood Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crestwood Community School?
Crestwood Community School currently has 1,489 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crestwood Community School take?
Crestwood Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Crestwood Community School?
Crestwood Community School is in Eastleigh, SO50 4FZ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crestwood Community School have a sixth form?
No, Crestwood Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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