Crestwood Community School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shakespeare Road Boyatt Wood Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 4FZ |
| Phone | 02380641232 |
| Reference Number | 116445 |
Crestwood Community School continues to be recognized as a good school, demonstrating a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere. Students feel safe and valued, exhibiting polite behavior towards visitors and their peers. The leadership team is ambitious for the students' futures and is actively working to enhance their educational experience, supported by committed staff. Despite the improvements observed in certain subjects, challenges remain with some students' behavior and the effective differentiation of learning activities to meet varying student needs. The school is aware of these issues and is striving for further enhancements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1489 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.35%
Girls: 51.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 142 | 150 | 292 |
| 8 | 155 | 145 | 300 |
| 9 | 135 | 167 | 302 |
| 10 | 142 | 158 | 300 |
| 11 | 146 | 149 | 295 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.3% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and friendly atmosphere
- Strong sense of community among staff, pupils, and parents
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Diverse extra-curricular activities available
- Focused efforts on improving pupils' attendance
- Strong curriculum for personal development
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge
Areas for Improvement
- Work not always matched to pupils' needs
- Some students demonstrate off-task behavior during lessons
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.2% |
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 | 78 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 63 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 2 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Shakespeare Infant School
Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4FZ |
0.01 miles |
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Shakespeare Junior School
St Catherine's Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4JT |
0.09 miles |
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The Crescent Primary School
The Crescent Primary School, Toynbee Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DH |
0.46 miles |
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Norwood Primary & Pre-School
Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5JL |
0.63 miles |
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Fryern Junior School
Oakmount Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2LN |
0.8 miles |
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Fryern Infant School
Oakmount Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2LN |
0.84 miles |
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St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
Hillcrest Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2JP |
0.86 miles |
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Scantabout Primary School
Ionic Close, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2NR |
0.87 miles |
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Cherbourg Primary School
Cherbourg Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5QF |
1.03 miles |
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Merdon Junior School
Merdon Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1EJ |
1.13 miles |
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Chandler's Ford Infant School
Kings Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2EY |
1.21 miles |
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Nightingale Primary School
Blackbird Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9JW |
1.42 miles |
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Sherborne House School
39 Lakewood Road, Eastleigh, SO53 1EU |
1.43 miles |
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Stoke Park Junior School
Underwood Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 6GR |
1.47 miles |
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Stoke Park Infant School
Abbotsbury Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 8NZ |
1.54 miles |
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Stoneham Park Primary Academy
Whieldon Way, North Stoneham Park, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9SB |
1.64 miles |
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Hiltingbury Infant School
Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5NP |
1.8 miles |
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Hiltingbury Junior School
Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5NP |
1.8 miles |
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Otterbourne Church of England Primary School
Main Road, Otterbourne, Otterbourne Primary School, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2EQ |
1.81 miles |
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Colden Common Primary School
Upper Moors Road, Brambridge, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 6HW |
1.96 miles |
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The Toynbee School
Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2PL |
0.76 miles |
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Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA |
1.11 miles |
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Lakeside School
Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW |
1.14 miles |
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Thornden School
Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW |
1.21 miles |
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Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
2.44 miles |
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The King's School
Lakesmere House, Allington Lane, Fair Oak, Hampshire, SO50 7DB |
2.56 miles |
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Wyvern College
Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7AN |
2.8 miles |
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The Gregg School
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3.06 miles |
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Cantell School
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ |
3.09 miles |
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Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU |
3.33 miles |
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Great Oaks School
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3.44 miles |
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Yarrow Heights School
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3.96 miles |
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Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA |
4.12 miles |
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Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue, Harefield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5FW |
4.12 miles |
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5RL |
4.4 miles |
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Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU |
4.43 miles |
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New Avenue School
62 the Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XS |
4.54 miles |
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Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
4.59 miles |
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Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ |
4.71 miles |
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Itchen College
Middle Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7TB |
4.75 miles |