The Hurst School
Brimpton Road, Baughurst, Tadley, RG26 5NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Hurst School is a secondary school in Tadley for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 35th of 67 secondary schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2015, report published 8 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
The school puts pupils at the heart of everything it does. Pupils who told inspectors that 'they don't just hear, they listen' summed this up. Pupils feel happy and safe, which is reflected in their high attendance. The school goes to great lengths to support pupils whose circumstances make them vulnerable. The Wellbeing Centre, the 'Hub' and the 'Lodge' play an important part in ensuring that vulnerable pupils attend school regularly and are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils value the support they receive from the dedicated staff. Pupils achieve well in most subjects, but there are some variations. There remains more to do before the school's ambitions for all pupils are fully met. The majority of pupils consistently meet the school's high expectations for behaviour. Pupils understand the clear routines that ensure they are ready to learn throughout the day. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and staff. They describe how everyone is treated equally and that discrimination is not tolerated. There are ample opportunities for pupils to demonstrate leadership skills and participate in the wide range of extra-curricular activities available. For example, large numbers of pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Year 11 pupils value the additional revision classes provided.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is not securely and consistently embedded across all subjects. In some subjects, lessons do not build pupils' knowledge and skills successfully. The school should ensure that it keeps a careful oversight of how well the curriculum is being implemented, and provides support so that it is of a consistently high standard in all subjects, enabling all groups of pupils to achieve well.
- Staff do not consistently adapt their teaching for pupils with SEND. This means the achievement of these pupils is variable. The school should ensure that all staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to adapt their teaching and rigorously check the impact of the curriculum for pupils with SEND.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
180 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,021 pupils on roll, with places for 1,080
Schools near The Hurst School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.5 |
| The Willink School | 5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 51.9 |
| Everest Community Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 34.2 |
| St Gabriel's School | 6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 59.7 |
| The Clere School | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Attainment 8: 41.3 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jayne McLaren
- Phone
- 01189817474
- Address
- Brimpton Road, Baughurst, Tadley, RG26 5NL
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116422
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.