The Petersfield School
Petersfield, GU32 3LU · Hampshire · secondary school
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3rd 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 728 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 8.2/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 64.2 · 86 | 30% | 2.58 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.33 · 74 | 25% | 1.86 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.0 · 87 | 10% | 0.87 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Petersfield School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024. In 2024/25, 63.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.33 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh and Allotment clubs, play gymnastics, take part in dance and DJ lessons, and attend work experience or dance-a-thon trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,401 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,300. 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 support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the Duke of Edinburgh and Allotment clubs structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about The Petersfield School
Overview
The Petersfield School continues to be an outstanding school, providing a high-quality education where pupils achieve very well academically and grow personally. The report highlights a "highly ambitious curriculum" and a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils feel proud to be part of ‘Team TPS’.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as "exemplary," with lessons rarely disrupted and students treating each other with "kindness and respect."
- The curriculum is "sequenced coherently" and broad, enabling all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to thrive and make significant progress.
- There is an "exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular opportunities," such as rock climbing and scuba diving, which help pupils develop character and pursue interests.
- Staff are well-trained and supported, with leaders fully committed to considering their "well-being and workload."
- Personal, social, health and economic education is "thoughtfully constructed," helping pupils discuss topics like British values and healthy relationships with "maturity and compassion."
Areas to improve
- The report notes that the achievement of a small number of pupils with low attendance previously had a negative impact on overall progress measures, though "impressive work to improve attendance" has since minimised this impact for current pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.1 |
| 2024/25 | 56.4 |
| 2025/26 | 56.0 |
| 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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