The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
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
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 133 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 692
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 27.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Carlyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2004 | Inspection
Location
White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Primary School
Primary · 403m away
Red Barn Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Saxon Shore Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Northern Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Northern Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Westfield Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wicor Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Victory Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Portchester Community School a selective school?
No. Portchester Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Portchester Community School's Ofsted rating?
Portchester Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Portchester Community School?
Portchester Community School currently has 692 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portchester Community School take?
Portchester Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Portchester Community School?
Portchester Community School is in Fareham, PO16 9BD, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portchester Community School have a sixth form?
No, Portchester Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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