Park House School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Newbury, West Berkshire
Park House School is a secondary school in Newbury, West Berkshire for ages 11–19 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 7 May 2025. West Berkshire has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2009 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- 239 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NQ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- West Berkshire
- Pupils on roll
- 981 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 11.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 7 May 2025
Strengths
- “A culture of high expectations ensures that pupils achieve exceptionally well.”
- “Pupils learn a broad and ambitious curriculum, which prepares them with the important knowledge and skills needed for success.”
- “A wide offer of well-taught subjects enables pupils to be well prepared for further education and employment.”
To improve
- “However, a smaller minority of pupils find it a challenge to comply.”
- “They do not receive the targeted support that they need to manage their behaviour positively.”
- “These pupils experience repeated suspensions, leading to disrupted education.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 June 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 62% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 55.9 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 154 first-preference applications, 161 offers in total, 154 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Year 7 2009 to 2026, as West Berkshire published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in West Berkshire.
- St Bartholomew's School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Trinity School 2.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Kennet School 4.2 mi Good Last distance published
- John O'Gaunt School 7.7 mi Not judged Last distance published
- The Downs School 10.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Theale Green School 11.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- The Willink School 11.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Little Heath School 13.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published