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Warblington School

Community school · Havant · PO9 2RR

Ages 11–16 · 810 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

39.3

Overall absence

11.7%

Admissions demand

0.83 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

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 8-0.49
−20+2
Attainment 839.3
English & maths grade 5+37%
English & maths grade 4+57%
EBacc entry69%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence11.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.3%
Unauthorised6.4%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
7.4%
Enrolments in measure
768

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.83 · Often has places

1st preferences

140

Places offered

172

1st-preference offers

140

Total preferences (any rank)
287
Preferred offers (top 3)
169
Applications from outside LA
27
Offers to outside-LA applicants
8
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill90%

810 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
810
Boys / girls
421 / 389
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
810 / 900 (90%)
Free school meals
34.4%
FSM pupils
278
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Headteacher
Mr Mike Hartnell

Location

Address
Southleigh Road
Postcode
PO9 2RR
Town
Havant
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Havant
Constituency
Havant
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 community school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Havant, Hampshire, 810 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 34.4%.

Open schools in Havant
18
Secondary schools in Havant
3
Academies among open schools in Havant
11% (2)
Open schools in PO9
20
Secondary in PO9
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 HavantNear PO9

  • Havant Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Havant · PO9 5JD · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att830.7
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+10%
    • Absence15.6%

    1.6 miles away

  • Park Community School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Havant · PO9 4BU · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att826.9
    • P8-1.3
    • EM5+12%
    • Absence16.5%

    1.8 miles away

  • Bourne Community College

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Emsworth · PO10 8PJ · West Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att845.7
    • P80.1
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence9.3%

    2.4 miles away

  • Oaklands Catholic School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Waterlooville · PO7 7BW · Hampshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.9
    • P80.2
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence6.0%

    2.5 miles away

  • Crookhorn College

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Waterlooville · PO7 5UD · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.6
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+40%
    • Absence8.4%

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mike Hartnell
Telephone
02392475480
Website
www.warblingtonschool.co.uk

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