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The Hamble School
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- Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Reduction in suspensions; consistent behaviour response needed.
Academic Progress: In some classes pupils, including those with SEND, do not always get enough help to learn as well as others.
Behaviour and Attitudes: A minority of pupils interrupt learning and do not follow instructions from staff.
Academic Progress: Curriculum development in modern foreign languages and art; pathways in Year 9.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have been trained to use teaching methods to help pupils know and remember more.
Current Educational Practices: Not all teachers know how to use these methods effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: There are inconsistencies in how effectively the planned curriculum is implemented.
Strengths and Challenges: Training on behaviour and SEND adaptations required.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils have lots of opportunities to get involved with school life.
Communication: Parents express mixed views about the school's communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents are highly appreciative of how the school provides for their children, others are less convinced.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Liaised with parents, revised behaviour policy.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on curriculum, SEND provision, governance oversights.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders should ensure all staff apply the behaviour policy consistently and fairly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have made the curriculum more ambitious but there are still inconsistencies.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Most pupils feel safe at school and have somebody to talk to if they have a problem.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Trained staff to challenge prejudicial behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying does happen sometimes but staff are usually good at sorting it out.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part in a broad range of after-school clubs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved provision with toolkits and monitoring.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are not always well supported to learn the ambitious curriculum.
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About Us
The Hamble School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1113 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 34% | 30% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 52% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 9 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 2 | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 3 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 47% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 16 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 13 | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 7 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 3 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 54% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Hamble School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
