The Hurst School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brimpton Road Baughurst Tadley Hampshire RG26 5NL |
| Phone | 01189817474 |
| Reference Number | 116422 |
The Hurst School has effectively maintained its standards since the last inspection, focusing on the needs of its pupils. With a supportive environment, students feel happy and safe, reflected in high attendance levels. The school has various provisions in place for vulnerable pupils and encourages inclusive education, although it acknowledges room for improvement in certain areas. While the majority of pupils perform well academically and behaviorally, the school is actively working to bridge gaps in learning and uphold its ambitious expectations for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1014 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.17%
Girls: 47.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 107 | 96 | 203 |
| 8 | 115 | 101 | 216 |
| 9 | 114 | 101 | 215 |
| 10 | 95 | 105 | 200 |
| 11 | 98 | 82 | 180 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.1% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 14 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support systems for vulnerable pupils
- High levels of pupil attendance and safety
- Ambitious and well-delivered curriculum in most subjects
- Positive attitudes to learning among pupils
- Broad range of extra-curricular opportunities available
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils
- Comprehensive personal development program
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent embedding of the curriculum across all subjects
- Teachers’ expectations in some lessons are not always clear
- Variable achievement of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.2% |
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:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 56 | 24 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 5 |
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