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: 47.8 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
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 210 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,094
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Matthew Longden (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
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
Primary · 411m away
Fryern Junior School
Primary · 673m away
Fryern Infant School
Primary · 709m away
Chandler's Ford Infant School
Primary · 979m away
Crestwood Community School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Merdon Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Shakespeare Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Scantabout Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Toynbee School a selective school?
No. The Toynbee School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Toynbee School's Ofsted rating?
The Toynbee School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Toynbee School?
The Toynbee School currently has 1,094 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Toynbee School take?
The Toynbee School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Toynbee School?
The Toynbee School is in Eastleigh, SO53 2PL, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Toynbee School have a sixth form?
No, The Toynbee School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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