Testbourne Community School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Micheldever Road Whitchurch Hampshire RG28 7JF |
| Phone | 01256892061 |
| Reference Number | 116502 |
Testbourne Community School has made notable progress since its last inspection 13 years ago, moving from an outstanding rating to achieving a good overall effectiveness. The school creates a supportive and engaging environment where pupils are encouraged to embrace personal integrity and responsibility. With a broad curriculum and strong emphasis on character education, students are well-prepared for future endeavors, benefiting from various extracurricular activities and comprehensive support for pupils with special educational needs. While teaching is generally effective, some areas require consistency in curriculum implementation and behavior management to enhance learning outcomes further.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 940 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.04%
Girls: 50.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 89 | 105 | 194 |
| 8 | 92 | 103 | 195 |
| 9 | 86 | 97 | 183 |
| 10 | 83 | 103 | 186 |
| 11 | 111 | 71 | 182 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.4% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| African | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jul 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are confident and articulate, contributing positively to the school environment.
- The school provides a broad and ambitious curriculum that ignites a passion for learning.
- Teachers present information clearly and support pupils’ understanding effectively.
- Strong personal development programs prepare students for life beyond school.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and respect for diversity.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in a small number of subjects.
- Some teachers do not adapt lessons effectively to meet individual learning needs.
- The behavior management system is not consistently applied by all staff.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 74.2% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 54 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 52 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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