The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 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
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 912
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 26.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bennett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5UD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiverside Community Special School
Special school · 354m away
Oaklands Catholic School
Secondary · 361m away
Purbrook Infant School
Primary · 937m away
Purbrook Junior School
Primary · 937m away
Springwood Junior School
Primary · 944m away
Morelands Primary School
Primary · 995m away
Springwood Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Mill Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Crookhorn College a selective school?
No. Crookhorn College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Crookhorn College's Ofsted rating?
Crookhorn College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crookhorn College?
Crookhorn College currently has 912 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crookhorn College take?
Crookhorn College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Crookhorn College?
Crookhorn College is in Waterlooville, PO7 5UD, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crookhorn College have a sixth form?
No, Crookhorn College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.