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Portchester Community School
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- Fareham PO16 9BD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils enjoy learning from the school鈥檚 broad and balanced curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are calm and orderly, with pupils engaging positively with their learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: School provides further training to ensure teaching strategies are effective.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers regularly check pupils鈥� understanding and address misconceptions swiftly.
Communication: School communicates effectively through pastoral support.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy and satisfied, noting teachers' friendliness and approachability.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide opinions.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership ensures staff receive training to help pupils learn important knowledge and skills.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts by reinforcing expectations for behaviour.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe, and know who to turn to for problems.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils acknowledge bullying sometimes happens but feel the school works hard to prevent it.
Extracurricular Offerings: The education of all pupils is deeply enhanced by a range of extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils value opportunities to explore interests through school clubs and activities.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers programme helps pupils make informed future decisions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with more complex needs receive expert care and support.
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About Us
Portchester Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 709 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good 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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B
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 63% | 58% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | -0.41 | 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 | 41.9 | 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 | 32% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 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 | 23% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.46 | 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 | 126 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.38 | 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 | 43.5 | 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 | 42% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 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 | 23% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 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 | 95% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.78 | 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 | 38.1 | 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 | 25% 7 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 11 | 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 | 33% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 4 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 7 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 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 | 130 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.6 | 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 | 37.9 | 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 | 32% 2 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 1 | 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 | 11% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 7 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 7 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 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 | 98% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 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 | -0.44 | 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 | 40.5 | 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 | 34% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 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 | 18% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 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 | 96% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 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
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Portchester Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1