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The Vyne Community School

Community school · Basingstoke · RG21 5PB

Ages 11–16 · 740 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

39.1

Overall absence

8.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.63
−20+2
Attainment 839.1
English & maths grade 5+33%
English & maths grade 4+57%
EBacc entry7%

EBacc APS: 3.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.0%
Unauthorised2.6%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.6%
Enrolments in measure
800

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 fill99%

740 pupils · 750 places

Pupils on roll
740
Boys / girls
380 / 360
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
740 / 750 (99%)
Free school meals
31.8%
FSM pupils
235
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Pearce

Location

Address
Vyne Road
Postcode
RG21 5PB
Town
Basingstoke
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Basingstoke and Deane
Constituency
Basingstoke
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
10 on roll / 12 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed community school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Basingstoke, Hampshire, 740 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.8%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication.

Open schools in Basingstoke
58
Secondary schools in Basingstoke
7
Academies among open schools in Basingstoke
21% (12)
Open schools in RG21
16
Secondary in RG21
3
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 BasingstokeNear RG21

  • Everest Community Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Basingstoke · RG24 9UP · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att834.3
    • P8-1.1
    • Absence11.0%

    0.9 miles away

  • The Costello School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Basingstoke · RG21 4AL · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.3
    • P8-0.0
    • Absence8.9%

    0.9 miles away

  • Cranbourne

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Secondary

    Basingstoke · RG21 3NP · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.8
    • P8-0.1
    • Absence9.1%

    1.4 miles away

  • The Blue Coat School Basingstoke

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Basingstoke · RG22 6HA · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    1.8 miles away

  • Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Basingstoke · RG22 6SR · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att858.1
    • P80.8
    • Absence4.9%

    1.9 miles away

  • Brighton Hill Community School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Basingstoke · RG22 4HS · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.9
    • P80.0
    • Absence8.6%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Pearce
Telephone
01256473003
Website
http://www.vyne.hants.sch.uk

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