Purbrook Park School
Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, PO7 5DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Purbrook Park School is a secondary school in Waterlooville for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in Waterlooville. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 May 2015, report published 8 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
The school is aspirational for all pupils, both academically and personally. Pupils study a broad curriculum in all years. Staff create inclusive classrooms so that all pupils can learn together effectively. Pupils achieve well generally, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). At the heart of this school's positive culture are its 'character virtues', which permeate the curriculum and the extra-curricular opportunities. These popular activities help pupils to develop their confidence and social skills. Another strong feature of the school's culture is the very positive relationships between pupils and staff. As one pupil said: 'I like the teachers and they like me.' The 'character virtues' also contribute to pupils' excellent behaviour in lessons and social time. They help pupils to understand how to behave and treat others, and why this is important. Consequently, pupils have a strong sense of self and responsibility. Staff implement behaviour systems consistently very well. Pupils who need help to meet the school's expectations are supported very well. Pupils come to school regularly. They told inspectors how safe and welcome they feel in school. They know how to ask for help if necessary. Parents like the balance struck between care and ambition.
What the school should improve
- There is some variability in how well the curriculum design enables pupils to think deeply and respond to more complex problems. This means that some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could. The school should support staff so they can refine their curriculum thinking further, so that these skills are developed from Year 7 onwards.
- The school's reading strategy is evolving. Currently, pupils do not read widely enough, either for pleasure or within their subjects. This hinders some pupils' development of vocabulary and cultural capital. The school should embed its reading strategy so that all pupils are exposed to a diverse and ambitious range of texts in different contexts.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
173 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
921 pupils on roll, with places for 848
Schools near Purbrook Park School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookhorn College | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 42.6 |
| Oaklands Catholic School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 52.3 |
| Springfield School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 39.8 |
| Park Community School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 28.3 |
| Releasing Potential School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- The Purbrook Park Learning Trust
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Foxley
- Phone
- 02392370351
- Address
- Park Avenue, Purbrook, Waterlooville, PO7 5DS
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116506
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.