The Toynbee School
About The Toynbee School
The Toynbee School’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.2 stands out sharply against the Hampshire local authority average of -0.17 for secondary schools. That gap of nearly four-tenths of a grade per subject means the average pupil here leaves with results notably stronger than peers across the county. It’s a meaningful difference, and it places Toynbee tenth out of 80 similar schools in Hampshire, well inside the top quartile. The school is also oversubscribed by a wide margin: for 226 places in 2025/26, it received 507 applications, with 210 first-preference offers. That 2.24-to-one ratio suggests local families recognise the value. The school serves a mixed intake, with 17.6 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average, so the strong progress is not simply a reflection of a privileged cohort.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 181 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Toynbee School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications