Testbourne Community School
Whitchurch, RG28 7JF · Hampshire · secondary school
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13th 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 796 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 59.0 · 80 | 30% | 2.40 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.09 · 57 | 25% | 1.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.7 · 76 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Testbourne Community School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. In 2024/25, 53.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better 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 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 949 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
How does the Progress 8 score of +0.09 translate into individual support for students? What specific enrichment opportunities are available to pupils outside of core lessons?
What Ofsted said about Testbourne Community School
Overview
Testbourne Community School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report describes a “calm and purposeful environment” where pupils are “confident and articulate” and benefit from a “highly ambitious curriculum” that ignites a passion for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are supported to develop “personal integrity” and a sense of responsibility, with high expectations set for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is “carefully crafted” with “engaging and interesting topics” that build knowledge systematically, while reading and vocabulary development are prioritised.
- Character education is “highly valued,” with pupils developing leadership qualities through democratically elected roles and benefiting from an “extensive range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.”
- Staff are “knowledgeable” and present information “clearly and logically,” helping pupils practise recalling previous learning through regular assessments.
- Governors work well with the “strong and dedicated headteacher” and leadership team, providing effective support and professional development for staff.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not always adapt the curriculum sufficiently or check understanding systematically, meaning some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could.
- The school’s behaviour system is not always applied consistently by staff, leading to some pupils not focusing as well as they should on their learning.
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 | 51.6 |
| 2024/25 | 53.3 |
| 2025/26 | 51.7 |
| 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
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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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