Warblington School, Havant
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Warblington School excels at making pupils feel valued and supported, with outstanding pastoral care and behavior. Teachers create positive learning environments and work hard to help every pupil succeed, particularly those who need extra help. The school prepares pupils well for their future careers and adult life through effective guidance and a broad curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Excellent pastoral support with strong relationships between pupils and trusted tutors
- Very effective behavior management with a calm, orderly school environment
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum with good teaching across subjects
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Effective careers guidance helping pupils progress to appropriate next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attendance rates remain below average, particularly in older years, impacting progress
- Examination results at key stage 4 are below average despite improvements in current teaching
- Gap between disadvantaged pupils' attainment and other pupils has widened
- Communication and relationships with some parents could be more effective
- Pupils' knowledge of diversity, justice and democracy could be more comprehensive
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
sit together and read daily activity, careers engagement with employers and further education providers
Warblington School provides a welcoming environment with strong pastoral support and positive relationships between pupils and staff. While teaching quality is good and behavior is excellent, the school faces challenges with pupil attendance and examination results that remain below average.
At a Glance
34.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
34
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
810 pupils
900 capacity
90 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Havant
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Havant
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Secondary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.18781%
Overall absence
30.16069%
Persistent absence
809
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
Warblington School
Fairfield Infant School
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School
Bosmere Junior School
Trosnant Infant School
Trosnant Junior School
Emsworth Primary School
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School
Front Lawn Primary Academy
Bidbury Infant School
Bidbury Junior School
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