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Testbourne Community School

Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF

Good

Inspected 28 November 2023

Good
Ofsted
51.7
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
940
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Foundation school
Type

About Testbourne Community School

Testbourne Community School is a foundation school in Whitchurch, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 940 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.7 (2025/26). 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hampshire →
School Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
940 / 950 (99%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
28 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16%
Free school meals
5.3%
EAL
3.3%
SEN support
11.3%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

51.7
Attainment 8
178 pupils
59%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
73.6%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

94%
Sustained destination
89%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.5%
Overall absence
20.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

52.65
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24
18
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
16.1
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +3.9 vs 2023/24
£49,206
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,337 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
5.72
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,604
Spend per pupil
£7,605
Income per pupil
53%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF
Phone
01256892061
Headteacher
Jon Beck

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Testbourne Community School?
Testbourne Community School is a foundation school in Whitchurch, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Testbourne Community School have?
Testbourne Community School has 940 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Testbourne Community School's Ofsted rating?
Testbourne Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).
How does Testbourne Community School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Testbourne Community School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Testbourne Community School?
Testbourne Community School is located at Micheldever Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF.

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