Park House School, Newbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Park House School excels at creating an ambitious learning environment where all pupils, including those with additional needs, thrive academically. Teachers use clear explanations and careful checking to ensure pupils understand deeply and build knowledge step-by-step. The school enriches pupils' education through an exciting range of clubs, activities and real-world trips, helping them develop talents and prepare confidently for their future.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching with clear explanations that help pupils build understanding step-by-step
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, who make exceptional progress alongside their peers
- Comprehensive reading programme exposing pupils to different perspectives and cultures
- Sixth-form students receive exceptional education with impressive academic results and ambitious career destinations
- Strong behaviour expectations and routines with significant reduction in suspensions
Areas for Improvement
- A small minority of pupils who struggle with behaviour do not receive targeted support they need, resulting in repeated suspensions that disrupt their education
- Some pupils are unaware of how to express their views through pupil leadership forums
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff swiftly addressing any concerns and ensuring pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of clubs and activities, Fun Friday activities including seed bomb making for biodiversity, sixth-form mentoring roles, trips and visits integrated into curriculum
Park House School is a secondary comprehensive academy with outstanding quality of education and sixth-form provision. The school has a culture of high expectations where pupils achieve exceptionally well across a broad and ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
11.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
249 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.9
Avg class size
44
Total classes
16 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
981 pupils
1,295 capacity
314 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newbury
Admissions Demand - West Berkshire
Places available
2,143
Applications
1,749
Got 1st preference
88.3%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Berkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.03056%
Overall absence
19.70495%
Persistent absence
949
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Park House School
Falkland Primary School
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
John Rankin Junior School
Highwood Copse Primary School
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Horris Hill School
The Willows Primary School
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Enborne C.E. Primary School
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