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Deer Park School

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Deer Park School

Ages1116
697 pupils
Good· Jan 2024
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Details

Type

Free School

Local Authority

Hampshire

Academy Trust

RAISE EDUCATION TRUST

Head Teacher

Mr Matthew Jones

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Does not apply

Opened

September 2021

Website

www.deerparksecondary.org

Reference Number

143698

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

Admissions

How many families applied and received places

Year 7 entry for 2025/26

On Time Applications

Oversubscribed
Count
Total applications583
As 1st preference274
As 2nd preference247
As 3rd preference62
From another local authority22

Offers on National Offer Day

Count
Total offers190
To 1st preference190
To 2nd preference0
To 3rd preference0
To any preference190
To another local authority0

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE "Primary and secondary school applications and offers" statistics.
  • Total applications includes all preferences (1st through 6th), not just those shown in the breakdown above.
  • Applications and offers from/to another local authority may also appear in preference rows (e.g., a 1st preference from another local authority counts in both rows).
  • "Oversubscribed" means the school received more 1st preference applications than places offered.
  • This school is a free school, admissions are controlled by the school itself, we advise you contact the school or check their website for further information. This school's local authority is Hampshire.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils697 (66% of capacity)
Age Range11 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls52% / 48%
Free School Meals19.5%
English as Additional Language2.6%
SEN Support11.8%
SEN with EHCP7.8%
Overall Attendance94.7%
Persistent Absence11.9%

Class Sizes

Overall Average26.7
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Year 7211
Year 8210
Year 9150
Year 10126

Pupil Ethnicities

White British86.2%
White Other4.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Indian1.4%
White & Black African0.9%
White & Asian0.9%
Unclassified0.9%
African0.7%
Chinese0.7%
White & Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Irish0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Traveller0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Bangladeshi0.1%

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
  • This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
  • Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
  • Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

Ofsted Inspections

1 inspection on record

Current Rating
Good· Jan 2024
  • 2024

    School Inspection

    29 January 2024

    View report
    Good

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
    Personal developmentOutstanding
    Leadership and managementGood

    AI-Generated Insights

    SEND
    2
    • Pupils with SEND follow the same curriculum as peers.
    • Some pupils follow a more bespoke route for SEND.
    Curriculum
    11
    • Pupils take a broad range of subjects with high standards.
    • Some variability in curriculum implementation affects learning.
    Leadership
    2
    • Leaders receive robust support and challenge from the trust.
    • Leaders have an ambitious vision and distinctive culture.
    Safeguarding
    2
    • Safeguarding arrangements are effective and well-managed.
    • Statutory duties, including safeguarding, are taken seriously.
    Pupil Progress
    11
    • Pupils make strong progress in reading with targeted support.
    • Reading strategy not fully embedded across the curriculum.
    Teaching Quality
    11
    • Teachers introduce new content clearly and use appropriate resources.
    • Not all teachers consistently apply knowledge effectively.
    Personal Development
    2
    • Pupils explore interests and develop a strong sense of self.
    • Programmes are inclusive and support pupils' next steps.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    2
    • Excellent behaviour and positive relationships are evident.
    • Pupils are resilient and feel safe in school.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

About This Data

  • Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
  • Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
  • Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.

Destinations

Where students go after finishing their studies

Destination data is not available for this school

Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
  • FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
  • Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
  • Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £236,000 or £338 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £326,000 or £467 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.

About This Data

  • Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
  • Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
  • In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

Contact Information

Address

Sika Avenue
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2HT

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