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The Petersfield School

Academy converter · Petersfield · GU32 3LU

Ages 11–16 · 1,401 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Attainment 8

54.1

Overall absence

7.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-07-01

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.33
−20+2
Attainment 854.1
English & maths grade 5+58%
English & maths grade 4+76%
EBacc entry61%

EBacc APS: 5.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.7%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
5.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,417

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill108%

1,401 pupils · 1,300 places

Pupils on roll
1,401
Boys / girls
713 / 688
School capacity
1,300
Capacity fill
1,401 / 1,300 (108%)
Free school meals
14.7%
FSM pupils
205
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bohunt Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Mark Marande

Location

Address
Cranford Road
Postcode
GU32 3LU
Town
Petersfield
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
East Hampshire
Constituency
East Hampshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Petersfield, Hampshire, 1,401 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.7%.

Open schools in Petersfield
14
Secondary schools in Petersfield
1
Academies among open schools in Petersfield
7% (1)
Open schools in GU32
9
Secondary in GU32
1
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620
Secondary in Hampshire LA
67

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PetersfieldNear GU32

  • Petersfield Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Petersfield · GU32 3HX · Hampshire

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM17.0%

    0.3 miles away

  • Herne Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Petersfield · GU31 4BP · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM18.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • Churcher's College

    Other independent school

    Petersfield · GU31 4AS · Hampshire

    Ages 2–19

    • Att841.3
    • EM5+0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Sheet Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Petersfield · GU32 2AS · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM10.9%

    1.3 miles away

  • Langrish Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Petersfield · GU32 3PJ · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence2.7%
    • FSM1.9%

    1.4 miles away

  • Bedales School

    Other independent school

    Petersfield · GU32 2DG · Hampshire

    Ages 3–19

    • Att86.7
    • EM5+0%

    1.4 miles away

  • Buriton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Petersfield · GU31 5RX · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM21.1%

    1.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Marande
Telephone
01730263119
Website
http://www.petersfieldschool.com

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