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Testwood School

Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3ZW

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2015

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

Academic picture

42.8school · 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
42.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.7%
Basics 9-5
36.6%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

42.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.446.4
2023/2434.846.4
2024/2542.846.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.390.00
2023/24-1.010.00
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
14.5%
EBacc APS
3.64
EBacc 9-5
9.3%
EBacc 9-4
9.9%
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About Testwood School

Testwood School is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 121 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. The school has around 854 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Testwood Lane, Southampton, SO40 3ZW | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Testwood School

What is Testwood School's Ofsted rating?
Testwood School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about Testwood School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 121 responses): 87% of parents would recommend Testwood School.
What are Testwood School's latest exam results?
Testwood School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Testwood School located?
Testwood School is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire (SO40 3ZW).
How many pupils attend Testwood School?
Testwood School has around 854 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Testwood School with other schools?
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