The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.2
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
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
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 257 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,099
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 25.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Miss Louisa Cambridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHamble Primary School
Primary · 874m away
Bursledon Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Netley Abbey Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Netley Abbey Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Bursledon Junior School(CA)
Primary · 1.7km away
Oasis Academy Mayfield
Secondary · 2.5km away
Chamberlayne College for the Arts
Secondary · 2.6km away
Weston Secondary School
Secondary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Hamble School a selective school?
No. The Hamble School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hamble School's Ofsted rating?
The Hamble School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hamble School?
The Hamble School currently has 1,099 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hamble School take?
The Hamble School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hamble School?
The Hamble School is in Southampton, SO31 4NE, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hamble School have a sixth form?
No, The Hamble School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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