Priestlands School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | North Street Pennington Lymington Hampshire SO41 8FZ |
| Phone | 01590677033 |
| Reference Number | 137129 |
Priestlands School continues to demonstrate strong performance as a good school with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Staff foster positive relationships with pupils, contributing to a nurturing environment where behavior is largely calm and purposeful. The curriculum is ambitious and well-organized, offering pupils a broad range of courses and opportunities to succeed academically and personally, including effective support for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Leaders are committed to maintaining high standards and facilitating personal development through various extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1236 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.27%
Girls: 47.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 141 | 254 |
| 8 | 142 | 106 | 248 |
| 9 | 126 | 123 | 249 |
| 10 | 130 | 117 | 247 |
| 11 | 135 | 103 | 238 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.3% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 16 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 30 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 01 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Priestlands School | |
| 01 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 18 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive ethos
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective curriculum that is broad and ambitious
- Strong provision for wider personal development
- Clear routines and effective learning environments
- Strong safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teaching effectiveness impacting some pupils' achievement
- Conduct of a minority of pupils outside lessons does not meet expectations
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66.1% |
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 | 48 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 2 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Pennington Church of England Primary School
Priestlands Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8HX |
0.19 miles |
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Lymington Junior School
Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GP |
0.62 miles |
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Lymington Church of England Infant School
Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GP |
0.63 miles |
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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
83a Ramley Road, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8GY |
0.89 miles |
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Walhampton School
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1.47 miles |
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Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School
Lymington Road, Milford-on-Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0RF |
2.05 miles |
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William Gilpin Church of England Primary School
Pilley Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5QG |
2.14 miles |
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South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery
South Baddesley, South Baddesley C of E Primary School, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5RP |
2.4 miles |
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Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
Hordle Lane, Hordle, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0FB |
2.58 miles |
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School
West Beams Road, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 6AE |
3.15 miles |
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Ashley Infant School
Lower Ashley Road, Ashley, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5AA |
3.6 miles |
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Ashley Junior School
Normans Way, Ashley Road, Ashley, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5FN |
3.83 miles |
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Tiptoe Primary School
Wootton Road, Tiptoe, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 6FU |
4.16 miles |
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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
79 School Green Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9AX |
4.16 miles |
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Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Sway Road, Brockenhurst Ce Primary & Pre-School, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RX |
4.51 miles |
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New Milton Infant School
Lymington Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6PZ |
4.67 miles |
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New Milton Junior School
Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6DS |
4.68 miles |
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Southlands School
Vicars Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5QB |
1.62 miles |
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Hill House School
Rope Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8NE |
2.03 miles |
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Durlston Court School
Becton Lane, New Milton, BH25 7AQ |
4.53 miles |
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Ballard School
Fernhill Lane, New Milton, BH25 5SU |
4.62 miles |
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Brockenhurst College
Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7ZE |
4.77 miles |
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The Arnewood School
Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6RS |
4.81 miles |