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Cams Hill School

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

personMr Ian Hudson

corporate_fareCAMS HILL SCHOOL

location_onFareham, PO16 8AH

language Visit Website phone 1329231641

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,239

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Attainment 8

52.5

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Hampshire

#667 of 3,216 nationally

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Cams Hill School is a Academy converter secondary school in Fareham, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Cams Hill School is an academy converter in Fareham, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of CAMS HILL SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,237 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.5, placing the school #11 in Hampshire and #667 of 3,216 nationally. 63.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.7 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

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

63.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.6%

Entering EBacc24.50%

EBacc APS4.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14.80%

EBacc APS4.41

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS4.29

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS4.44

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.7

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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)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships8%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 December 2024

Inspection Report

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22 October 2019

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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19 October 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-10-22

Exempt School Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2011-10-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-04-26

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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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

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(14 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 1,237 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, 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)	1,237	26	2.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,245	40	3.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,250	35	2.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,253	35	2.8%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,262	52	4.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,231	53	4.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,239	48	3.9%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,243	30	2.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,211	28	2.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,214	30	2.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,214	39	3.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,205	34	2.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,212	13	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,207	30	2.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,190	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,190	30	2.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,193	64	5.4%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,158	60	5.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,158	88	7.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,166	53	4.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,162	17	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,161	32	2.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,163	13	1.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,158	22	1.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,155	18	1.6%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,152	33	2.9%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 27 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%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 agree45%

agree47%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree33%

agree48%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree43%

agree19%

disagree10%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

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

yes20%

no80%

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

strongly agree42%

agree27%

disagree25%

strongly disagree4%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree32%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree49%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree62%

agree36%

disagree2%

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

strongly agree56%

agree40%

disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree46%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

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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