The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 76% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.9 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.9
12.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 185 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 984
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr James King
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
239 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Park House School?
Park House School currently has 984 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park House School take?
Park House School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Park House School?
Park House School is in Newbury, RG14 6NQ, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park House School have a sixth form?
Yes, Park House School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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