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The Henry Cort Community College
Requires Improvementgraded 13/06/2023Ages 11–16856 pupils
The Henry Cort Community College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Fareham, within the Hampshire local authority. The school has around 856 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 13/06/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Fareham can view The Henry Cort Community College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 13/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 4 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Personal development
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.2
England avg 45.1 · was 39.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
England avg 45% · was 35% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
England avg 65% · was 57% in 2023/24
EBacc entry45%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.86
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake21.9%
Free school meals21.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.3%
Attendance91.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence26.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Fareham
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