Everest Community Academy
Basingstoke, RG24 9UP · Hampshire · secondary school
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65th 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 — 0.5/10 against 658 of them, against 0.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 25.5 · 8 | 46% | 0.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.12 · 2 | 38% | 0.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.1 · 12 | 15% | 0.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Everest Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 22.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 34.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.12 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, UK Maths Challenge, and House competitions. Sports include sports day and athletics. Arts and trips feature theatre visits, a ski trip to Austria, a New York cultural trip, Kew Gardens, The National Portrait Gallery, and UK-based Geography data collection days.
Getting in
The published school roll is 740 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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 and the national median? What specific interventions are in place to improve Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Everest Community Academy
Overview
Everest Community Academy has made notable progress in restoring a positive culture and improving behaviour following a period of substantial disruption. However, the quality of education requires improvement because curriculum delivery is inconsistent, leaving some pupils with gaps in understanding that hinder future learning.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "strong sense of community" and feel safe in a "warm and nurturing environment" where teachers know them as individuals.
- Behaviour is "typically calm" with bullying being "uncommon and dealt with well," reflecting significant improvements in standards.
- The school offers a "suitably broad and ambitious curriculum" with clear intentions for what pupils should learn and in what order.
- There is a "wide range of opportunities" for pupils to take on leadership roles and participate in extra-curricular activities.
- Personal development is valued, with pupils learning about mental health, online safety, and "fundamental British values."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure they check pupil understanding during lessons to identify when additional support or adapted approaches are needed, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- The school and trust must address the "inconsistent" impact of their improvement actions and reduce variability in how well the curriculum is delivered.
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 | 34.3 |
| 2024/25 | 34.2 |
| 2025/26 | 38.1 |
| 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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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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