The Vyne Community School, based in Basingstoke, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Vyne Community School currently has around 746 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 32.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (75%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Vyne Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5PB |
| Website: | http://www.vyne.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01256473003 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Pearce |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 116440 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/04/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 746 |
| Number of Boys: | 374 |
| Number of Girls: | 372 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.30% | 502 |
| Other White | 8.60% | 64 |
| Other Asian | 6.80% | 51 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 31 |
| African | 3.50% | 26 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Junior School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Junior School Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Infant School Oakridge Road , RG21 5RR | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South View Infant and Nursery School Off Shooters Way , RG21 5LL | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton Infant School Romsey Close , Popley Way RG24 9HB | - not rated | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vyne Community School Vyne Road , RG21 5PB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costello Technology College Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Costello School Crossborough Hill , London Road RG21 4AL | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Everest Community Academy Oxford Way , RG24 9UP | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke College of Technology Worting Road , RG21 8TN | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Mary's College Cliddesden Road , RG21 3HF | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge School Maple Crescent , RG21 5SX | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House School Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | - not rated | 192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove House Academy Sutton Road , RG21 5SU | 4out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Way Academy Austen Shakespeare Road , RG24 9BP | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Key House , Sarum Hill RG21 8SR | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.