Bridgemary School
Gosport, PO13 0JN · Hampshire · secondary school
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69th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 487 of them, against 0.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 15.7 · 2 | 30% | 0.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.01 · 2 | 25% | 0.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 31.4 · 2 | 10% | 0.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bridgemary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 20.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 33.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Debate Club, STEM Clubs, and Pride Club, or play netball, football, and fitness.
Getting in
The published school roll is 814 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap identified in the 2024/25 data? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating from the January 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bridgemary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a “very inclusive and calm culture” underpinned by “mutual respect and trust.” While pupils behave well and feel safe, the overall effectiveness is judged as “Requires improvement” because curriculum organisation and teaching do not yet help all pupils embed knowledge securely for long-term retention.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy “positive relationships” with staff and peers, contributing to a happy and safe environment.
- “Personal development is a strength,” with a well-designed programme helping pupils navigate relationships, stay safe, and explore their place in modern Britain.
- There is a “comprehensive careers programme” including engagement with employers, preparing pupils for work and society.
- Leaders are “very mindful of staff well-being and workload,” and staff feel valued and proud.
- The school identifies pupils with additional needs effectively, providing clear support for physical access and independence.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum must be designed to set out “precisely the essential knowledge” based on individual starting points so all pupils can embed connected understanding.
- Teachers must address gaps and misconceptions rather than moving on too quickly, ensuring staff develop “adaptive approaches” so pupils can apply knowledge fluently.
- Staff require greater subject expertise and resources to help the weakest readers learn to read fluently and access the full curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective” and that oversight is rigorous.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 32.7 |
| 2024/25 | 33.8 |
| 2025/26 | 31.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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