The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.7
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
7.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 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
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- The Purbrook Park Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr Paul Foxley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMorelands Primary School
Primary · 653m away
Purbrook Junior School
Primary · 943m away
Purbrook Infant School
Primary · 943m away
Riverside Community Special School
Special school · 1.0km away
Crookhorn College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Solent Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Solent Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Futcher School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Purbrook Park School a selective school?
No. Purbrook Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Purbrook Park School's Ofsted rating?
Purbrook Park School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Purbrook Park School?
Purbrook Park School currently has 912 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Purbrook Park School take?
Purbrook Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Purbrook Park School?
Purbrook Park School is in Waterlooville, PO7 5DS, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Purbrook Park School have a sixth form?
No, Purbrook Park School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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