Is The Henry Cort Community College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 20 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 50th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Henry Cort Community College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Henry Cort Community College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.5 (England: 46.2). 34.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Henry Cort Community College?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Henry Cort Community College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Henry Cort Community College

Hillson Drive, Fareham, PO15 6PH

Local ranking50th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 20 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 20 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 39.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 34.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 55.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 158

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Continued in education: 76.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 856
Boys: 401 (50%)
Girls: 406 (50%)
Capacity: 900 (90% full)
SEND: 19.4%
FSM Eligible: 20.4%
EAL: 6.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 17.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 46.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,788/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.2%
White Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Black African: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Asian Chinese: 0.9%
Mixed Other: 0.8%

88.2%

White British

3.3%

White Other

1.6%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01329843127

enquiries@henrycort.org

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Hillson Drive

Fareham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 116466
UKPRN: 10003014
Establishment No.: 4307

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