The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 160 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 856
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 19.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Chris Rice (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hillson Drive, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Columba CE Primary School
Primary · 346m away
Oak Meadow Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 430m away
St Columba Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 430m away
Light Years School
Independent · 435m away
Orchard Lea Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Orchard Lea Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Francis Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Heathfield Special School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Henry Cort Community College a selective school?
No. The Henry Cort Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Henry Cort Community College's Ofsted rating?
The Henry Cort Community College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Henry Cort Community College?
The Henry Cort Community College currently has 856 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Henry Cort Community College take?
The Henry Cort Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Henry Cort Community College?
The Henry Cort Community College is in Fareham, PO15 6PH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Henry Cort Community College have a sixth form?
No, The Henry Cort Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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