The Toynbee School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bodycoats Road Chandler's Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 2PL |
| Phone | 02380269026 |
| Reference Number | 116411 |
The Toynbee School continues to perform effectively, maintaining the high standards identified in its previous inspection. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment, where students feel supported and are encouraged to excel academically and personally. The curriculum is ambitious and designed to cater to a wide range of subjects, and pupils are achieving well, with notable improvements in the support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The strong emphasis on personal development is reflected in the variety of extracurricular activities offered, which are accessible to all pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1094 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.63%
Girls: 50.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 118 | 120 | 238 |
| 8 | 118 | 98 | 216 |
| 9 | 99 | 112 | 211 |
| 10 | 101 | 116 | 217 |
| 11 | 107 | 105 | 212 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.5% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| Indian | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 06 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Apr 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive school culture where students feel cared for
- Ambitious and broad curriculum offered from Year 7 onwards
- Strong pastoral support leading to high levels of respect
- Effective personal development and extracurricular activities
- Well-prepared pupils for future education and citizenship
- Strong partnerships with external organizations for career guidance
- Effective behavior management resulting in improved student conduct
Areas for Improvement
- Variability in the implementation of the curriculum in some areas
- New reading strategy not yet fully embedded
- Some pupils still lag in reading fluency and require faster support
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 223 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 74 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
Hillcrest Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2JP |
0.26 miles |
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Fryern Junior School
Oakmount Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2LN |
0.42 miles |
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Fryern Infant School
Oakmount Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2LN |
0.44 miles |
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Chandler's Ford Infant School
Kings Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2EY |
0.61 miles |
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Merdon Junior School
Merdon Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1EJ |
0.77 miles |
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Shakespeare Infant School
Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4FZ |
0.77 miles |
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Scantabout Primary School
Ionic Close, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2NR |
0.79 miles |
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Shakespeare Junior School
St Catherine's Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4JT |
0.8 miles |
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The Crescent Primary School
The Crescent Primary School, Toynbee Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DH |
0.88 miles |
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Norwood Primary & Pre-School
Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5JL |
1.01 miles |
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Sherborne House School
39 Lakewood Road, Eastleigh, SO53 1EU |
1.05 miles |
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Nightingale Primary School
Blackbird Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9JW |
1.07 miles |
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St Francis Church of England Primary School
Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4ST |
1.2 miles |
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Cherbourg Primary School
Cherbourg Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5QF |
1.33 miles |
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Hiltingbury Infant School
Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5NP |
1.35 miles |
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Hiltingbury Junior School
Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5NP |
1.35 miles |
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Knightwood Primary School
Bell Flower Way, Knightwood Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4HW |
1.49 miles |
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Stoneham Park Primary Academy
Whieldon Way, North Stoneham Park, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9SB |
1.55 miles |
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Otterbourne Church of England Primary School
Main Road, Otterbourne, Otterbourne Primary School, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2EQ |
1.99 miles |
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Stoke Park Junior School
Underwood Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 6GR |
2.2 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Crestwood Community School
Shakespeare Road, Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4FZ |
0.76 miles |
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Lakeside School
Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW |
1.09 miles |
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Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA |
1.16 miles |
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Thornden School
Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW |
1.19 miles |
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Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
2.28 miles |
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Cantell School
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ |
2.78 miles |
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Great Oaks School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
3.05 miles |
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The Gregg School
Townhill Park House, Southampton, SO18 2GF |
3.21 miles |
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The King's School
Lakesmere House, Allington Lane, Fair Oak, Hampshire, SO50 7DB |
3.27 miles |
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Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU |
3.37 miles |
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Wyvern College
Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7AN |
3.53 miles |
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Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA |
3.62 miles |
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Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FS |
4.03 miles |
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Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU |
4.03 miles |
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5RL |
4.06 miles |
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The Mountbatten School
Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY |
4.15 miles |
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King Edward VI School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
4.28 miles |
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New Avenue School
62 the Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XS |
4.32 miles |
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Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue, Harefield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5FW |
4.41 miles |
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The Cedar School
Redbridge Lane, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XN |
4.5 miles |