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Park House School

State school · Newbury, RG14 6NQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 984 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
984 ·
Local authority
West Berkshire Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr James King

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 44 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Falkland Primary School 15 %
The Willows Primary School 15 %
Woolton Hill Junior School 12 %
John Rankin Junior School 7 %
Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School 6 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
64.2%
LA avg.
48.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
36.40
LA avg.
35.09
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
57
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

984
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

239 Andover Road
Newbury
RG14 6NQ
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Telephone: 01635 573911

Email:

Website: https://www.parkhouseschool.org

Local authority: West Berkshire Council

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School data & information Park House School 239 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NQ
984 Pupil numbers
13.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
9 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
57 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
64.2%
LA avg.
48.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
53.30
LA avg.
48.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.60 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 115 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 167 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 173 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 8
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
23.7%
LA avg.
16.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.40
LA avg.
35.09
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 12 A
Physics GCE A level 10 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 18 A
Geography GCE A level 7 C
English Literature GCE A level 6 B
Economics GCE A level 4 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 13 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 7 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Park House School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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