Robert May's School
Hook, RG29 1NA · Hampshire · secondary school
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21st 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 767 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 57.3 · 78 | 30% | 2.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.06 · 46 | 25% | 1.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.6 · 72 | 10% | 0.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Robert May's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.06 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Model United Nations, Escape Room, and climbing clubs. The arts programme includes productions of *Hadestown: Teen Edition* and *Oliver!*. Trips include a Year 8 Battlefields Trip, a Year 10 Climbing Trip to the Peak District, and a Year 10 Silver DofE Practice Walk. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,354 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,350. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 4, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the curriculum support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support
What Ofsted said about Robert May's School
Overview
Robert May’s School continues to be a good school, where pupil welfare is central to leadership decisions. Pupils feel safe, well cared for, and proud of their school, benefiting from a warm, inclusive culture and high behavioural expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils are “very proud of their school” and feel “safe and well cared for,” trusting adults to address bullying or worries.
- Leaders order learning to help pupils “link prior knowledge to new topics,” with most pupils progressing well through an ambitious curriculum.
- Lessons are “calm and purposeful” and led by “knowledgeable, passionate teachers” who have high expectations of pupil achievement.
- The personal development curriculum is strong, teaching pupils about safety, self-motivation, and respect, while clubs and trips are “well attended.”
- Staff receive effective support and training, contributing to a “happy place to work” with a shared vision of “one team, one dream.”
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not consistently check pupil understanding to adapt learning, risking some pupils falling behind; leaders must ensure all teachers can “reshape learning to help all pupils achieve well.”
- Improvements to support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not yet consistently implemented; leaders must embed these plans and ensure parents understand the provision.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an “effective culture of safeguarding” where staff receive training to spot risks and report concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.1 |
| 2024/25 | 48.3 |
| 2025/26 | 50.6 |
| 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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