The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 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
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,014
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Jayne McLaren (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
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Brimpton Road, Baughurst, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Hurst School a selective school?
No. The Hurst School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hurst School's Ofsted rating?
The Hurst School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hurst School?
The Hurst School currently has 1,014 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hurst School take?
The Hurst School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hurst School?
The Hurst School is in Tadley, RG26 5NL, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hurst School have a sixth form?
No, The Hurst School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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