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Portchester Community School

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Portchester Community School

White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9BD

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

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2024

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

Academic picture

41.8school · 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
41.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.4%
Basics 9-5
33.8%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

41.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.946.4
2023/2443.346.4
2024/2541.846.0

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
2022/23-0.410.00
2023/24-0.280.00
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
25.7%
EBacc APS
3.51
EBacc 9-5
4.4%
EBacc 9-4
13.2%
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About Portchester Community School

Portchester Community School is a secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. The school has around 692 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: White Hart Lane, Fareham, PO16 9BD | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2024 — Good
  2. Jul 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Portchester Community School

What is Portchester Community School's Ofsted rating?
Portchester Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Portchester Community School's latest exam results?
Portchester Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Portchester Community School located?
Portchester Community School is a secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire (PO16 9BD).
How many pupils attend Portchester Community School?
Portchester Community School has around 692 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Portchester Community School with other schools?
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