Prospect School, based in Havant, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Prospect School currently has around 85 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 71.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 31.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 71.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.3%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 78% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (67%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 56% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Freeley Road, Havant, PO9 4AQ
Website: www.prospectschoolhavant.com
Telephone: 02394006226
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Dr Mich?le Aldridge
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 133581

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 80
Number of Pupils: 85
Number of Boys: 85
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 31.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 71.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British95.30%81
Other Mixed3.50%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-2.00)
Of the 16 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 12 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-2.00
Town average
-1.06
Local authority average
-0.57
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
27%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
20%
Local authority average
31%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
6.3
Town average
33.2
Local authority average
39.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.7
Town average
2.7
Local authority average
3.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
78%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Warren Park Primary School
Sandleford Road , Leigh Park PO9 4LR
- not rated 629 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Park House First School
Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP
- not rated 825 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park House Primary School
Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP
- not rated 825 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Riders Junior School
Kingsclere Avenue , Leigh Park PO9 4RY
2out of 4 951 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Riders Infant School
Kingsclere Avenue , Leigh Park PO9 4RY
2out of 4 951 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park House Middle School
Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP
- not rated 825 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Morelands Middle School
Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL
- not rated 3,013 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Community School
Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU
3out of 4 560 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW
- not rated 1,661 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW
3out of 4 1,661 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crookhorn College
Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD
- not rated 2,034 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Staunton Community Sports College
Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD
- not rated 2,441 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Havant and South Downs College
College Road , PO7 8AA
- not rated 2,137 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Havant College
New Road , PO9 1QL
- not rated 2,335 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Prospect School
Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Woodlands Education Centre
Park House Farm Way , PO9 4AJ
- not rated 741 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Solent Education Trust
106 Park Lane , Bedhampton PO9 3HN
- not rated 1,387 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holy Cross Junior School
Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BP
- not rated 1,813 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Waterloo School
Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ
3out of 4 2,117 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.