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Aldworth School

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

personMr Chris Rice

location_onBasingstoke, RG22 6HA

language Visit Website phone 1256322691

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

885

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Progress 8

-0.76

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GCSE Rank

#74 in Hampshire

#3,392 of 4,676 nationally

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Aldworth School is a Community school secondary school in Basingstoke, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Pupils make below-average progress (Progress 8: -0.76).

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School Summary

Aldworth School is a community school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 885 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.6, placing the school #74 in Hampshire and #3,392 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.76 — below-average pupil progress.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 28.7%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.5 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)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10.60%

EBacc APS2.99

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.42

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.95

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.78

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.67

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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.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 May 2024

Inspection Report

07 February 2023

Inspection Report

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08 July 2021

Inspection Report

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16 March 2021

Inspection Report

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25 June 2019

Inspection Report

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24 April 2018

Inspection Report

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22 March 2017

Inspection Report

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07 February 2013

Inspection Report

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14 March 2012

Inspection Report

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15 November 2010

Inspection Report

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09 February 2010

Inspection Report

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12 March 2008

Inspection Report

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22 June 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-02-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-06-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-04-24

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-03-22

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-02-07

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 898 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	898	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	906	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	903	175	19.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	905	168	18.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	885	177	20.0%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	883	53	6.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	885	70	7.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	885	43	4.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	869	38	4.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	869	23	2.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	872	14	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	872	30	3.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	902	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	902	46	5.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	914	13	1.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	958	7	0.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	962	10	1.0%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	979	29	3.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	970	32	3.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	971	19	2.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	984	28	2.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	952	24	2.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	948	26	2.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	957	22	2.3%	3.1%	2

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

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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.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree9%

agree44%

disagree23%

strongly disagree17%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree12%

agree46%

disagree25%

strongly disagree13%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree24%

agree21%

disagree23%

strongly disagree15%

don't know3%

not applicable14%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree11%

agree39%

disagree29%

strongly disagree21%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree19%

agree52%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree19%

agree48%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree21%

agree52%

disagree16%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree31%

agree60%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree43%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree20%

agree36%

disagree16%

strongly disagree14%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes61%

no39%

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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)

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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