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The Petersfield School
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- Petersfield GU32 3LU
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are achieving more highly than previous cohorts.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate responsible attitudes and contribute successfully.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very well academically and grow personally.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary and lessons are rarely disrupted.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are very well trained.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers quickly adapt their teaching to pupils鈥� individual needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use excellent subject knowledge and questioning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers enjoy working here; they are trained and supported well.
Current Educational Practices: BET partnership provides valuable networking and curriculum development opportunities.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality resources enable success for all pupils, including SEND.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate through councils and regular communication.
Communication: Regular communication with parents about pupils' safety.
Parent Satisfaction: Majority of parents believe children are safe at school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents praised the school's rounded education and extra-curricular program.
Communication: Parents feel informed about their children's education through surveys.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express satisfaction with their children's happiness and enthusiasm.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leaders respond quickly to concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders prioritize and improve teaching and learning effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders commit to staff well-being and workload consideration.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious curriculum ensures all pupils achieve excellent outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare; helpful support in place.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and can talk to adults if they have any concerns.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school manages safety effectively and promotes a positive culture.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils interact thoughtfully, respecting equality and diversity.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School day organized to support extra-curricular involvement.
Extracurricular Offerings: An exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular opportunities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High rates of participation help develop skills and talents.
Career Counselling Services: Year 11 pupils receive comprehensive support for future choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-prepared for next education stages; high transition rates.
Career Counselling Services: Excellent programme of careers education, information, and guidance for all.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students achieve as well as or better than others.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils make more progress than others; effective interventions in place.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum with challenging subjects.
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About Us
The Petersfield School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1396 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are thrilled to welcome you to The Petersfield School, a joyful and active institution situated in the South Downs.
We have a long history of upholding traditional values, achieving high academic standards, and offering an exceptional learning environment.
and the characteristics that set TPS students apart are their aspirations, dedication, and self-assurance.
We have a reputation for being a "school with a heart," and our stellar staff-student and student-student connections are evidence of this.
Visitors to our school are constantly struck by how well-behaved and enthusiastic our kids are in their studies.
We give our students the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed after they leave TPS by making learning at TPS exciting both inside and outside the classroom.
We have a proven track record of helping students get into the universities of their choosing, and we take great satisfaction in the accomplishments of our graduates.
We joined the incredibly successful Bohunt Education Trust in September 2016.
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We have a long history of upholding traditional values, achieving high academic standards, and offering an exceptional learning environment.
and the characteristics that set TPS students apart are their aspirations, dedication, and self-assurance.
We have a reputation for being a "school with a heart," and our stellar staff-student and student-student connections are evidence of this.
Visitors to our school are constantly struck by how well-behaved and enthusiastic our kids are in their studies.
We give our students the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed after they leave TPS by making learning at TPS exciting both inside and outside the classroom.
We have a proven track record of helping students get into the universities of their choosing, and we take great satisfaction in the accomplishments of our graduates.
We joined the incredibly successful Bohunt Education Trust in September 2016.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 98% | 27% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 53.4 | 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 | 59% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 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 | 58% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.86 | 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 | 94% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 269 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 0.15 | 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 | 57.6 | 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 | 64% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 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 | 34% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.03 | 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 | 96% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 271 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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.
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 | 0.3 | 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 | 56.2 | 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 | 60% 5 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 1 | 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 | 46% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 1 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 2 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.03 | 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 | 96% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.25 | 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 | 54.8 | 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 | 65% 7 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 3 | 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 | 45% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 5 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 3 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.83 | 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 | 97% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 258 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 52.6 | 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 | 58% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 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 | 43% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 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 | 94% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 Petersfield School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
