Deer Park School
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Sika Avenue Hedge End Southampton Hampshire SO30 2HT |
| Phone | 01489351100 |
| Reference Number | 143698 |
Deer Park School is performing well in its first inspection, achieving a good standard overall. The school fosters a positive culture characterized by inclusion, kindness, and strong community ties, which is evident in students' excellent behavior and relationships. The curriculum is ambitious, ensuring that pupils receive a high standard of education, while personal development initiatives are comprehensive and effective. The school's commitment to supporting disadvantaged pupils and students with additional needs is noteworthy, reflecting its strong dedication to pupil welfare and academic success. However, there are areas for enhancement, particularly in the consistency of curriculum implementation and the embedding of the reading strategy across subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 697 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.51%
Girls: 48.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 111 | 100 | 211 |
| 8 | 105 | 105 | 210 |
| 9 | 79 | 71 | 150 |
| 10 | 64 | 62 | 126 |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.2% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong culture of inclusion, kindness, and community.
- Outstanding behavior and positive relationships among pupils.
- Ambitious curriculum offering a broad range of subjects.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Robust personal development program fostering resilience and safety.
- Well-designed careers program with strong local employer links.
- High level of staff dedication and support for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in curriculum implementation affecting pupils' understanding.
- Reading strategy not yet fully embedded across the curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 247 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 62 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 22 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Berrywood Primary School
Maunsell Way, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2TL |
0.45 miles |
|
Boorley Park
Boorley Park Primary School, 7 Nairn Road, Boorley Park, Botley, Hampshire, SO32 2SH |
0.58 miles |
|
Shamblehurst Primary School
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ |
0.86 miles |
|
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School
52 High Street, Botley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2EA |
0.94 miles |
|
Freegrounds Infant School
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0GG |
0.95 miles |
|
Freegrounds Junior School
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0GG |
0.95 miles |
|
Wellstead Primary School
Wellstead Way, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2LE |
1.03 miles |
|
Kings Copse Primary School
Kings Copse Road, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0PQ |
1.36 miles |
|
Curdridge Primary School
Church Lane, Curdridge, Near Botley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2DR |
1.53 miles |
|
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Durley Brook Road, Durley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2AR |
1.68 miles |
|
Saint James' Church of England Primary School
Moorgreen Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3EG |
1.84 miles |
|
Kanes Hill Primary School
Fairfax Court, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FW |
2.04 miles |
|
Hightown Primary School
Tunstall Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6AA |
2.36 miles |
|
Fair Oak Infant School
Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7AN |
2.5 miles |
|
Fair Oak Junior School
Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7AN |
2.51 miles |
|
Springwell School
Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DH |
2.61 miles |
|
Thornhill Primary School
Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FH |
2.73 miles |
|
Harefield Primary School
Yeovil Chase, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5NZ |
2.77 miles |
|
Bursledon Junior School(CA)
Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BZ |
2.9 miles |
|
Bursledon Church of England Infant School
Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BZ |
2.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Wildern School
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ |
0.8 miles |
|
Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue, Harefield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5FW |
2.34 miles |
|
The Serendipity School
399 Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DS |
2.45 miles |
|
The King's School
Lakesmere House, Allington Lane, Fair Oak, Hampshire, SO50 7DB |
2.59 miles |
|
Wyvern College
Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7AN |
2.59 miles |
|
Fair Ways School
New Road, Swanwick, Hampshire, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7HE |
2.72 miles |
|
The Gregg School
Townhill Park House, Southampton, SO18 2GF |
3.25 miles |
|
Itchen College
Middle Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7TB |
3.32 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Mayfield
Ashley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9NA |
3.49 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8PH |
3.53 miles |
|
Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FS |
3.56 miles |
|
Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU |
3.7 miles |
|
King's Academy Lord Wilson
Montefiore Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7NL |
3.77 miles |
|
The Hamble School
Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NE |
3.96 miles |
|
Brookfield Community School
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU |
4.04 miles |
|
Weston Secondary School
Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9QP |
4.08 miles |
|
Swanmore College
New Road, Swanmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2RB |
4.34 miles |
|
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA |
4.41 miles |
|
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
4.5 miles |
|
Crestwood Community School
Shakespeare Road, Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4FZ |
4.81 miles |