Park Community School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Middle Park Way Leigh Park Park Community School Havant Hampshire PO9 4BU |
| Phone | 02392489800 |
| Reference Number | 116473 |
Park Community School demonstrates effective safeguarding arrangements, assuring a safe environment for its pupils. The school operates in a high-deprivation area, with a significant proportion of students eligible for free school meals and support for special educational needs, highlighting the inclusive approach taken by the school. The inspection confirmed that leaders prioritize safeguarding and implement robust policies and procedures effectively, reinforcing a strong culture of safety and trust among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 988 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.39%
Girls: 50.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 60.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 96 | 198 |
| 8 | 98 | 100 | 198 |
| 9 | 100 | 111 | 211 |
| 10 | 85 | 93 | 178 |
| 11 | 103 | 100 | 203 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.3% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 May 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 24 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding arrangements ensuring students feel safe.
- Strong leadership with expert knowledge of safeguarding practices.
- Robust policies and procedures are well implemented.
- Regular, effective staff training on safeguarding and child protection.
- Positive impact of personal, social, health, and economic education on student safety.
- Involvement of knowledgeable governors in safeguarding practices.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 28.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 13.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 25.9% |
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 | 26 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Riders Junior School
Kingsclere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4RY |
0.39 miles |
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Riders Infant School
Kingsclere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4RY |
0.39 miles |
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Barncroft Primary School
Park Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3HN |
0.51 miles |
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Warren Park Primary School
Sandleford Road, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4LR |
0.54 miles |
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St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant
Hooks Lane, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3DR |
0.79 miles |
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Trosnant Junior School
Stockheath Lane, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3BD |
0.91 miles |
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Trosnant Infant School
Stockheath Lane, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3BD |
0.91 miles |
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Bidbury Infant School
Fraser Road, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3EF |
0.94 miles |
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Bidbury Junior School
Fraser Road, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 3EF |
0.95 miles |
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Front Lawn Primary Academy
Broadmere Avenue, Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5HX |
0.95 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
Stakes Hill Road, Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BP |
0.96 miles |
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Springwood Infant School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
1 miles |
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Springwood Junior School
Springwood Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8ED |
1.03 miles |
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Riverside Community Special School
Scratchface Lane, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5QD |
1.19 miles |
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St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
St Alban's Road, West Leigh, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2JX |
1.32 miles |
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Queen's Inclosure Primary School
Cornelius Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8NT |
1.36 miles |
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The Waterloo School
Warfield Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7JJ |
1.36 miles |
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Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School
Prospect Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5PE |
1.43 miles |
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Mill Hill Primary School
Mill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7DB |
1.48 miles |
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Fairfield Infant School
Fairfield Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1AY |
1.53 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Prospect School
Freeley Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 4AQ |
0.32 miles |
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Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7BW |
0.9 miles |
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Havant and South Downs College
College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA |
1.05 miles |
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Crookhorn College
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5UD |
1.08 miles |
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Havant Academy
Wakefords Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5JD |
1.4 miles |
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Releasing Potential School
7 Kingscroft Court, Ridgway, Havant, PO9 1LS |
1.43 miles |
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Jubilee School
84-86 Jubilee Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7RE |
1.8 miles |
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Warblington School
Southleigh Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2RR |
1.81 miles |
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Purbrook Park School
Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5DS |
1.83 miles |
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The Cowplain School
Hart Plain Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8RY |
1.87 miles |
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Bere Clinic School
Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8QT |
2.52 miles |
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Rachel Madocks School
Eagle Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9XP |
2.53 miles |
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Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
2.75 miles |
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Glenwood School
Washington Road, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7NN |
2.88 miles |
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Horndean Technology College
Barton Cross, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ |
3.04 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
3.35 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
3.39 miles |
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The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
3.43 miles |
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Bourne Community College
Park Road, Southbourne, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8PJ |
4 miles |
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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
4.09 miles |