The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.8
5.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 249 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- PRIESTLANDS SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Peter Main (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
North Street, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8FZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPennington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 308m away
Pennington Infant School CLOSED
Primary · 308m away
Lymington Junior School
Primary · 999m away
Lymington Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.4km away
Walhampton School
Independent · 2.4km away
Southlands School
Independent · 2.6km away
Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Priestlands School a selective school?
No. Priestlands School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Priestlands School's Ofsted rating?
Priestlands School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Priestlands School?
Priestlands School currently has 1,236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priestlands School take?
Priestlands School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Priestlands School?
Priestlands School is in Lymington, SO41 8FZ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priestlands School have a sixth form?
No, Priestlands School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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