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Park Community School

Havant, PO9 4BUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
-1.27
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
200 1st-choice / 205 places
Ranking
#3,076
of 3,141 nationally

About Park Community School

Park Community School in Havant is a mixed 11-16 secondary that is currently oversubscribed, a notable signal given its intake profile. With 988 pupils against a capacity of 950, the school is operating slightly above its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 60.8%, which is significantly higher than the national average and places the school in a context of considerable socio-economic challenge. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 244 applications for 205 places, with 190 offers going to first-preference applicants out of 200 who listed it as their top choice. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.19, meaning the school is genuinely popular among local families despite its demographic profile. The headteacher, Christopher Anders, leads a school that serves a community with high levels of disadvantage, and the demand suggests parents see value in what it offers.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMiddle Park Way, Park Community School, Havant, Havant, PO9 4BU
HeadteacherChristopher Anders
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils988
Free School Meals (FSM)60.8%
School Capacity988 / 950 (104% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Playing FieldsLibraryTennis CourtsScience LabsSports HallSwimming PoolSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsTheatreArt StudiosAstro TurfGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RugbyNetballRowingGymnasticsCross CountryBasketball

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingDramaModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghEco ClubScience ClubBook ClubChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Park Community School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.