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Testbourne Community School
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Testbourne Community School
- Secondary
- Whitchurch RG28 7JF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well across a broad curriculum with high expectations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Respectful pupils contribute to a calm and focused environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are knowledgeable in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Comprehensive professional development program for staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers need to adapt the curriculum more effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents of pupils with SEND are kept informed about support.
Communication: Continuing to improve communication with parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work well with governors and manage conflicts effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Targeted training and professional development for staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know discrimination is not tolerated.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are understanding of diversity and respect each other.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive enrichment and extracurricular opportunities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils benefit from the mix of activities.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers guidance provided.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Individual needs known and met, providing tailored support.
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Testbourne Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 941 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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This school, Testbourne Community School, is unique.
We place a lot of value on the school's motto, "Achievement, Excellence, Integrity."
In all of our endeavours, we aspire to the highest levels of success.
Excellence in teaching, learning, behaviour, and all other facets of school life are priorities for us.
We emphasise the value of acting sincere and morally upright through teaching and setting an example for others to follow.
We respect the relationships between our school and its parents as well as the interactions between staff and children since we understand how important they are.
At Testbourne, we take great pride in encouraging "learning qualities."
We think that teaching respect, honesty, courage in learning, ambition, responsibility, diligence, and leadership would better prepare our kids for the future.
Visitors to the school frequently remark on how peaceful and organised it is, how nice and polite our pupils are, and how well-behaved everyone is.
I urge you to visit our amazing school so that you can see for yourself why I am so proud of our children, our faculty, and our community.
We strongly suggest that you come by during a regular school day if you want to learn more about us.
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We place a lot of value on the school's motto, "Achievement, Excellence, Integrity."
In all of our endeavours, we aspire to the highest levels of success.
Excellence in teaching, learning, behaviour, and all other facets of school life are priorities for us.
We emphasise the value of acting sincere and morally upright through teaching and setting an example for others to follow.
We respect the relationships between our school and its parents as well as the interactions between staff and children since we understand how important they are.
At Testbourne, we take great pride in encouraging "learning qualities."
We think that teaching respect, honesty, courage in learning, ambition, responsibility, diligence, and leadership would better prepare our kids for the future.
Visitors to the school frequently remark on how peaceful and organised it is, how nice and polite our pupils are, and how well-behaved everyone is.
I urge you to visit our amazing school so that you can see for yourself why I am so proud of our children, our faculty, and our community.
We strongly suggest that you come by during a regular school day if you want to learn more about us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B-
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A
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 34% | 68% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.73 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.18 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 7 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 2 | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 5 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 5 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 68% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 3 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 3 | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 1 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 5 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.73 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 63% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Testbourne Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
