Calthorpe Park School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hitches Lane Fleet Hampshire GU51 5JA |
| Phone | 01252613483 |
| Reference Number | 116436 |
Calthorpe Park School continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, with strong leadership that is dedicated to fostering an environment where pupils can thrive. The school has made notable improvements since the last inspection, particularly in academic results at GCSE level. Pupils appreciate the support from their teachers, enjoy the broad curriculum, and are generally well-behaved, showcasing a positive school culture. However, some challenges remain, particularly in ensuring that all subjects are taught with the same depth at key stage 3 and improving the uptake of modern foreign languages to reach national averages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1644 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.55%
Girls: 49.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 171 | 168 | 339 |
| 8 | 163 | 181 | 344 |
| 9 | 189 | 152 | 341 |
| 10 | 168 | 173 | 341 |
| 11 | 140 | 139 | 279 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.8% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 09 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to achieve well.
- Pupils enjoy learning within a challenging curriculum.
- English is a particular strength of the school.
- Staff know their subjects well and plan activities effectively.
- Pupils conduct themselves well and relationships are generally positive.
- The school provides a broad range of academic and vocational subjects.
- Leaders are reflective about challenges and prioritize improvements.
- The safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 3 curriculum lacks depth in a few foundation subjects.
- Low number of pupils studying modern foreign languages.
- Participation rates in extra-curricular activities are not analyzed.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 62.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 74.2% |
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 | 242 | 40 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
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