Warblington School
Havant, PO9 2RR · Hampshire · secondary school
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59th 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 — 1.5/10 against 678 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 11 | 35% | 0.39 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.5 · 16 | 30% | 0.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.49 · 16 | 25% | 0.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.5 · 8 | 10% | 0.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warblington School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.49 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 (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Sports Week, perform in the school show, and go on a ski trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 810 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who need to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Warblington School
Overview
Warblington School is described as a "calm and orderly place" where pupils feel safe and are "prepared well for their future lives." The report highlights a "well-sequenced curriculum" and effective pastoral support, noting that staff are respected and proud to work there. However, the school faces challenges with pupil attendance and the translation of current learning improvements into final examination results.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and designed effectively," with teachers delivering it well and addressing misconceptions promptly.
- Pastoral support is a "highlight," with adults knowing pupils well and providing effective help for vulnerable students.
- Staff workload and wellbeing are taken into account "in meaningful ways," and staff feel "respected and very proud."
- Behaviour is excellent, with "low-level disruption" being "extremely rare" and pupils displaying positive attitudes.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, to ensure regular learning.
- The school needs to ensure current pupil achievement translates into "positive outcomes at the end of key stage 4," including catching up on missed learning due to absence.
- Governors should "sharpen their approaches to evaluating the rate of improvement" in attendance and achievement, and leaders should improve communication with parents.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.3 |
| 2024/25 | 36.4 |
| 2025/26 | 36.5 |
| 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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