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The Toynbee School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Matthew Longden

location_onEastleigh, SO53 2PL

language Visit Website phone 2380269026

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,051

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Attainment 8

47.8

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GCSE Rank

#23 in Hampshire

#1,241 of 3,216 nationally

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The Toynbee School is a Community school secondary school in Eastleigh, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Toynbee School is a community school in Eastleigh, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,094 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing the school #23 in Hampshire and #1,241 of 3,216 nationally. 46.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

46.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.0%

Entering EBacc45.30%

EBacc APS4.51

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34.90%

EBacc APS4.45

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS5.05

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.17

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.63

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 October 2024

Inspection Report

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19 March 2019

Inspection Report

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06 October 2015

Inspection Report

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03 April 2014

Inspection Report

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19 November 2013

Inspection Report

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01 December 2011

Inspection Report

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07 July 2010

Inspection Report

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10 June 2009

Inspection Report

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05 February 2008

Inspection Report

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26 April 2006

Inspection Report

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04 April 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-03-19

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-10-06

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-11-19

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(35 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,094 pupils. During this period, there were 70 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,094	70	6.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,098	76	6.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,069	106	9.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,069	78	7.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,060	120	11.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,053	98	9.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,051	47	4.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,053	45	4.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,031	26	2.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,024	37	3.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,028	24	2.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,015	15	1.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,017	10	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,022	32	3.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	972	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	972	16	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	971	21	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	871	23	2.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	872	23	2.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	874	13	1.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	820	12	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	812	13	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	805	10	1.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	773	9	1.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	765	13	1.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	772	10	1.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 24 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Visual Impairment 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

81.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree22%

agree52%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree37%

agree49%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree26%

agree23%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree23%

agree31%

disagree36%

strongly disagree8%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree35%

agree44%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree47%

disagree17%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree38%

disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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