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The Hamble School

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The Hamble School

Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, SO31 4NE

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.6%
Basics 9-5
52.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.146.4
2023/2445.246.4
2024/2547.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.120.00
2023/24-0.180.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
32.1%
EBacc APS
4.11
EBacc 9-5
17.3%
EBacc 9-4
22.4%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Oasis Academy Mayfield
2.5 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Weston Secondary School
2.8 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Brookfield Community School
3.11 km away · Community school
Good
King's Academy Lord Wilson
3.32 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Fair Ways School
3.65 km away · Other independent special school

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About The Hamble School

The Hamble School is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 241 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. The school has around 1,099 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Satchell Lane, Southampton, SO31 4NE | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Hamble School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Feb 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
  4. Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Hamble School

What is The Hamble School's Ofsted rating?
The Hamble School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about The Hamble School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 241 responses): 87% of parents would recommend The Hamble School.
What are The Hamble School's latest exam results?
The Hamble School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Hamble School located?
The Hamble School is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire (SO31 4NE).
How many pupils attend The Hamble School?
The Hamble School has around 1,099 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Hamble School with other schools?
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