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The Petersfield School

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

personMr Mark Marande

corporate_fareBOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST

location_onPetersfield, GU32 3LU

language Visit Website phone 1730263119

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,400

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Attainment 8

56.4

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Hampshire

#388 of 3,216 nationally

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The Petersfield School is a Academy converter secondary school in Petersfield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Petersfield School is an academy converter in Petersfield, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,381 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.4, placing the school #5 in Hampshire and #388 of 3,216 nationally. 63.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 31.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.2 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

56.4

Grade 5+ E&M

63.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)31.7%

Entering EBacc63.10%

EBacc APS5.23

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61.30%

EBacc APS4.99

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.86

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS5.03

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS5.03

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.83

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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

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 May 2024

Inspection Report

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08 October 2020

Inspection Report

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31 October 2018

Inspection Report

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06 February 2018

Inspection Report

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06 November 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-10-31

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-02-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-06

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

2.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(28 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 1,381 pupils. During this period, there were 40 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.9%, 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)	1,381	40	2.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,393	22	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,387	53	3.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,396	64	4.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,403	60	4.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,397	57	4.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,400	47	3.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,402	37	2.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,388	27	1.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,390	45	3.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,400	25	1.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,398	40	2.9%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,397	5	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,406	12	0.9%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,394	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,394	17	1.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,397	36	2.6%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,364	22	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,372	19	1.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,377	27	2.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,356	25	1.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,354	18	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,353	18	1.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,323	32	2.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,318	17	1.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,320	12	0.9%	3.1%	1

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 54 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 37 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Visual Impairment 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 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.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree41%

agree46%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree55%

agree39%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree34%

agree28%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable23%

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

yes15%

no85%

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

strongly agree33%

agree33%

disagree22%

strongly disagree6%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree30%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree31%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree53%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree66%

agree31%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree74%

agree24%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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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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