Park Community School
Havant, PO9 4BU · Hampshire · all-through school
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54th 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 — 0.0/10 against 139 of them, against 0.0/10 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 | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 6.6 · 0 | 30% | 0.00 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.27 · 1 | 25% | 0.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 27.7 · 0 | 10% | 0.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 13.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 28.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.27 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, 0.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Coding, Robotics, Greenpower, Jet, Rap, and Rock to the beat clubs. Trips include Butser Ancient Farm, Stonehenge, and international destinations like New York and China. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,006 pupils against a stated capacity of 950. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils with a Progress 8 score below 0? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition from primary to secondary phases?
What Ofsted said about Park Community School
Overview
Park Community School continues to be a good school, living up to its motto of being ‘much more than just a school’. Pupils benefit from an ‘exceptional range of opportunities’ that develop their knowledge and skills, including work in industries such as catering and horticulture. Staff know individual pupils well and work tirelessly to help them overcome difficulties, fostering a supportive environment where most pupils conduct themselves well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘interesting and well sequenced’, with leaders carefully considering what pupils should learn and the order in which things are taught.
- The ‘wider curriculum is innovative and a real strength’, featuring an extensive variety of clubs, activities, and trips from outside organisations.
- Staff have improved subject knowledge, with more specialist staff in mathematics and science, and they use ‘high-quality resources’ to encourage pupils to take pride in their work.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘good support’, with staff determined to help them keep up with their peers.
- The school provides ‘highly effective support’ for pupils at risk of permanent exclusion through its Inspired Learning provision.
Areas to improve
- Across the curriculum, pupils are not always able to remember or describe their learning well enough, limiting their ability to think deeply.
- In some cases, staff do not present information clearly or check pupils’ understanding thoroughly enough, meaning pupils do not always remember what they have been taught.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘well-established safeguarding culture’ and robust systems in place to identify and support pupils at risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 26.9 |
| 2024/25 | 28.3 |
| 2025/26 | 27.7 |
| 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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