Crookhorn College
Waterlooville, PO7 5UD · Hampshire · secondary school
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52nd 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 the 832 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.7 · 18 | 46% | 0.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.31 · 26 | 38% | 1.02 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.3 · 25 | 15% | 0.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crookhorn College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. The Attainment 8 score was 42.6, compared with a national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.31 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 (3.1 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Study, Science, and Music Clubs, or pursue the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The college stages a production, and trips include skiing, a 2-week expedition to Eswatini, a Year 7 summer camp, and visits to Belgium, Madrid, and Disneyland Paris. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 943 pupils against a stated capacity of 958. 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 support is offered to students who are not progressing as expected?
What Ofsted said about Crookhorn College
Overview
Crookhorn College is described as a "welcoming and inclusive school" where staff are "wholeheartedly focused on supporting all pupils to succeed." The report highlights that pupils behave well, feel safe, and benefit from "strong and effective pastoral care," resulting in a community that is "tolerant and respectful."
Strengths
- Personal development is a significant strength, with pupils being "exceptionally well prepared for life beyond school" through high-quality lessons and expert input on topics such as knife crime and substance misuse.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and present learning "clearly and confidently," supported by the "effective widespread use of a virtual learning platform."
- The school prioritises reading, providing specialist support including phonics assistance so that struggling pupils "quickly gain the knowledge and skills they need to become confident and fluent readers."
- Dedicated efforts to raise the achievement of disadvantaged pupils are "delivering positive results," with staff adapting the curriculum carefully to meet individual needs.
- Leaders have implemented a "well-thought-out professional development programme" and consider the impact on staff workload, ensuring staff "feel valued and are proud to be a part of the Crookhorn College team."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not securely and consistently embedded across all subjects," with some lessons failing to build pupils’ knowledge and skills successfully.
- The school must ensure "careful oversight of how well the curriculum is being implemented" and provide support to achieve a "consistently high standard in all subjects."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.6 |
| 2024/25 | 42.6 |
| 2025/26 | 41.3 |
| 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
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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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