The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 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
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 137 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 854
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 30.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- TESTWOOD SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Tim Webber (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakfield Academy
Primary · 615m away
Lydlynch Infant School
Primary · 840m away
Salterns School
Special school · 919m away
Forest Edge School
Special school · 923m away
Forest Park School
Special school · 944m away
GLADE School
Independent · 952m away
Abbotswood Junior School
Primary · 978m away
Eling Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Testwood School a selective school?
No. Testwood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Testwood School's Ofsted rating?
Testwood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Testwood School?
Testwood School currently has 854 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Testwood School take?
Testwood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Testwood School?
Testwood School is in Southampton, SO40 3ZW, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Testwood School have a sixth form?
No, Testwood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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