Crestwood Community School
Eastleigh, SO50 4FZ · Hampshire · secondary school
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43rd of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.4/10 against 595 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.8 · 34 | 30% | 1.03 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.73 · 7 | 25% | 0.19 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.7 · 32 | 10% | 0.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crestwood Community School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2024-03). In 2024/25, 27.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.73 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 (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Panatical, Jazz band, or Rock band, and play netball, football, hockey, basketball, rugby, or volleyball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,478 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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 gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the after-school club integrate with the academic curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Crestwood Community School
Overview
Crestwood Community School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "welcoming, friendly atmosphere" and a "strong sense of community." Leaders and staff are described as "loyal and committed," driven by a "strong sense of moral purpose" to provide the best opportunities for pupils’ futures.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, behave well, and trust staff to deal with bullying, contributing to campuses that are "calm and orderly."
- The curriculum provides a "strong foundation" for further study, with effective teaching strategies like the "Crestwood Learning Cycle" helping pupils build knowledge over time.
- Personal development is a strength, with lessons covering relationships, safety, and careers, leaving pupils "well prepared for their next steps."
- Attendance has improved significantly following focused efforts, and reading is prioritised through initiatives like "drop everything and read" sessions.
- Staff workload and well-being are carefully considered, allowing them to focus fully on pupils’ education.
Areas to improve
- Teachers need training to adapt teaching so work matches pupils’ needs, as it is sometimes "too easy or too difficult," limiting progress.
- Staff must follow the behaviour policy consistently to prevent lessons from being disrupted by pupils demonstrating "off-task behaviour."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 34.6 |
| 2024/25 | 38.1 |
| 2025/26 | 42.7 |
| 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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