Perins School
97%
Capacity
1,166
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Perins School
Perins School in Winchester is a mixed 11-16 state secondary that is currently running close to capacity, with 1,166 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 1,197. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.5%, which is slightly above the national average for secondary schools but reflects the mixed catchment of this Hampshire town. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 413 applications for 228 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.81 applicants per place. Of those, 236 were first-preference applications, and 215 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while many families rank Perins as their top choice, not all secure a place. The school has no religious character and does not have a sixth form, so pupils typically move on elsewhere after Year 11.
Academically, Perins holds a Good rating from Ofsted, confirmed in its most recent ungraded inspection in November 2022, which judged that the school remains Good. Its previous graded inspection in 2013 also rated overall effectiveness as Good, though the school was Outstanding in its 2010 inspection. At Key Stage 4, the school’s Progress 8 score is -0.19, which is slightly below the Hampshire local authority average of -0.17 and places it in the bottom 50 nationally. Within Winchester, it ranks 5th out of 5 schools on this measure, and 34th out of 80 similar schools across the county. The Attainment 8 score is 46.7, and 67.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, compared with 43% achieving grade 5 or above. The EBacc entry rate is 53%, though only 21.3% of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 4 or above.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, tennis courts, and an ICT suite, alongside clubs such as Eco Club, Coding, Drama, DofE, and Choir. Sports provision is broad, covering athletics, netball, gymnastics, martial arts, and more. For pupils with additional needs, Perins has a Resourced Provision and supports Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs. With no sixth form, it suits families looking for a secondary that prepares students for post-16 options elsewhere, and its oversubscribed status means early application is essential. Given its Progress 8 score is close to the LA average, it is a solidly performing school rather than an academic outlier, and its wide extracurricular offer may appeal to families who value breadth beyond the classroom.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Pound Hill, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9BS |
| Headteacher | Steven Jones |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,166 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.5% |
| School Capacity | 1,166 / 1,197 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.19)
1997th of 3,141
Nationally
304th of 461
In South East
5th of 5
In Winchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/231%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 237 pupils).
- Sixth form college73%
- FE college17%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Not sustained3%
- Employment2%
- School sixth form (stay)1%
96% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed228
413
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
236 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British82.8%
- Mixed6.0%
- White (other)5.1%
- Asian2.5%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Pound Hill, Alresford
Winchester, SO24 9BS
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