Question 1

Is Park Community School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Park Community School is rated Good by Ofsted. It offers an unusually practical curriculum alongside GCSE study, including enterprise and enrichment, with a strong focus on safeguarding and pastoral support.

Question 2

What are the fees at Park Community School?

Accepted Answer

None. Park Community School is a state-funded school with no tuition fees.

Question 3

Is Park Community School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The admissions data provided shows 244 applications for 205 offers (about 1.19 applications per place).

Question 4

What are Park Community School’s GCSE results like?

Accepted Answer

The latest published GCSE measures in this dataset show Attainment 8 of 28.3 and Progress 8 of -1.27. The school is ranked 2,670th in England and 1st in Havant for GCSE outcomes (FindMySchool ranking based on official data).

Question 5

How do Year 7 admissions work for Park Community School?

Accepted Answer

Admissions follow Hampshire County Council arrangements. Priority is based on published criteria including looked-after status, catchment, sibling links and distance when criteria are oversubscribed.

Question 6

Does Park Community School have a sixth form?

Accepted Answer

No. Park Community School is an 11-16 secondary, so students move elsewhere for post-16 education and training.

Question 7

What makes Park Community School distinctive?

Accepted Answer

The school emphasises practical learning and enrichment: enterprise experiences (including Park Design and Print), STEM activities such as Greenpower, and extensive sport supported by on-site facilities.

GCSE Performance

Grade Distribution

State School Performance Measures

EBacc Subject Outcomes