The Hurst School
Tadley, RG26 5NL · Hampshire · secondary school
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38th 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 765 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 3.5/10 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 | 41.1 · 40 | 30% | 1.21 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.37 · 23 | 25% | 0.57 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.7 · 48 | 10% | 0.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Hurst School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 40.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Ukulele Group, Music Composition, Gym Club, Latin Club, Creative Writing, Choir, Swing Band, and Book Club. Sports include Badminton, Basketball, Netball, Football, Rugby, and Yoga. Arts and music options cover Orchestra, Dance, Art and Textiles Club, and School of Rock. Trips have included Nettlecombe Court, Oxford galleries, Belgian battlefields, Iceland, New York, and Calshot Activities Centre. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,021 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,080. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about The Hurst School
Overview
The Hurst School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils feel happy and safe, with high attendance and strong support for vulnerable students through dedicated facilities. While the ambitious curriculum is delivered well in most subjects, there are variations in achievement and implementation across the school.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, respectful, and understand clear routines that ensure they are ready to learn.
- The school provides strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helping them attend regularly and prepare for future steps.
- Teachers in core subjects use a 'no opt-out' policy to check understanding, creating a purposeful atmosphere in most lessons.
- Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum, including new religious studies lessons and a wide range of extra-curricular activities like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
- Leaders are highly focused on improvement, with a governing body that provides effective support and challenge.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not securely and consistently embedded across all subjects; the school must ensure consistent high standards so all groups achieve well.
- Staff do not consistently adapt teaching for pupils with SEND, leading to variable achievement; all staff must be equipped to adapt teaching and rigorously check impact.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.3 |
| 2024/25 | 45.3 |
| 2025/26 | 45.7 |
| 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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