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Robert May's School

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personMrs Rea Mitchell

corporate_fareROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL

location_onHook, RG29 1NA

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,317

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Attainment 8

48.3

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GCSE Rank

#21 in Hampshire

#1,171 of 3,216 nationally

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Robert May's School is a Academy converter secondary school in Hook, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Robert May's School is an academy converter in Hook, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,319 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3, placing the school #21 in Hampshire and #1,171 of 3,216 nationally. 51.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× 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 2.4 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

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

51.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.2%

Entering EBacc47.80%

EBacc APS4.41

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37.70%

EBacc APS4.4

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.52

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.85

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.59

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.42

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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

92%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 November 2022

Inspection Report

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17 May 2017

Inspection Report

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24 October 2012

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-05-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-10-24

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-02-10

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

2.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(16 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 1,319 pupils. During this period, there were 27 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.0%, 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)	1,319	27	2.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,318	35	2.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,318	27	2.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,325	55	4.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,330	96	7.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,306	86	6.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,317	69	5.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,312	61	4.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,286	61	4.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,285	76	5.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,283	37	2.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,281	30	2.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,285	7	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,289	46	3.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,262	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,262	22	1.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,264	44	3.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,237	22	1.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,240	31	2.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,232	46	3.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,234	26	2.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,229	38	3.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,232	18	1.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,238	30	2.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,240	29	2.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,239	27	2.2%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 74 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 48 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 44 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory 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.

84.0%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.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree56%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree30%

agree47%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree27%

agree29%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

not applicable22%

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

yes19%

no81%

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

strongly agree14%

agree27%

disagree18%

strongly disagree29%

dont know12%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree45%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree51%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree50%

disagree12%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree42%

agree52%

disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree53%

agree43%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

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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