The Petersfield School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cranford Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3LU |
| Phone | 01730263119 |
| Reference Number | 136903 |
The Petersfield School remains an outstanding institution, demonstrating strong academic achievement and personal growth among its pupils. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment, where students feel proud to be part of ‘Team TPS’ and engage enthusiastically in their education. High-quality extracurricular offerings, such as rock climbing and scuba diving, complement a broad and ambitious curriculum, resulting in excellent outcomes for pupils, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite some challenges related to attendance, the school's proactive approach has minimized the impact on learning, reinforcing its commitment to providing quality education for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1381 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.27%
Girls: 48.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 145 | 144 | 289 |
| 8 | 145 | 137 | 282 |
| 9 | 138 | 136 | 274 |
| 10 | 146 | 134 | 280 |
| 11 | 134 | 122 | 256 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.3% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 08 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 31 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The Petersfield School | |
| 09 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Oct 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils consistently achieve very well academically.
- Exceptional range of extracurricular opportunities that enhance character development.
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and mutual respect among students.
- Comprehensive support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong curriculum delivery that adapts to meet all pupils' needs.
- Commitment to staff well-being and manageable workload.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils with low attendance negatively affected the overall progress measure.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 56.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Petersfield Infant School
St Peter's Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3HX |
0.26 miles |
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Herne Junior School
Love Lane, Herne Junior School, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4BP |
0.84 miles |
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Sheet Primary School
School Lane, Sheet, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 2AS |
1.31 miles |
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Langrish Primary School
Ramsdean Road, Stroud, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3PJ |
1.42 miles |
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Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
95 Church Road, Steep, 95 - 97 Church Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 2DE |
1.58 miles |
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Buriton Primary School
High Street, Buriton, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5RX |
1.71 miles |
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Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School
High Cross, Froxfield, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1EG |
3.06 miles |
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Harting CofE Primary School
Tipper Lane, South Harting, Hampshire, GU31 5QT |
3.38 miles |
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Liss Junior School
Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7LQ |
3.5 miles |
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Liss Infant School
Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7LQ |
3.5 miles |
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Rogate CofE Primary School
School Lane, Rogate, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5HH |
3.9 miles |
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East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School
Chapel Street, East Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1NR |
4.13 miles |
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Clanfield Junior School
Little Hyden Lane, Clanfield, Hampshire, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0RE |
4.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Churcher's College
Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4AS |
0.84 miles |
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Bedales School
Church Road, Petersfield, GU32 2DG |
1.44 miles |
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Elysian, Liss
Janche Stables, Andlers Ash Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7LU |
2.99 miles |
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Ditcham Park School
Ditcham Park, Petersfield, GU31 5RN |
3.18 miles |
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Littlegreen Academy
Compton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9NW |
4.64 miles |