The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good 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
43.0
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 746
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 32%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Pearce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Vyne Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 5PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaple Ridge School
Special school · Very close
Dove House School
Special school · Very close
Dove House Academy
Academy · Very close
Oakridge Junior School
Primary · 445m away
South View Junior School
Primary · 477m away
Oakridge Infant School
Primary · 540m away
South View Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 546m away
Merton Infant School
Primary · 875m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Vyne Community School a selective school?
No. The Vyne Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Vyne Community School's Ofsted rating?
The Vyne Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Vyne Community School?
The Vyne Community School currently has 746 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Vyne Community School take?
The Vyne Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Vyne Community School?
The Vyne Community School is in Basingstoke, RG21 5PB, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Vyne Community School have a sixth form?
No, The Vyne Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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