Park House School
URN: 136733 • Newbury RG14 6NQ
Overview
- Name
- Park House School
- URN
- 136733
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 37.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Damian Crabbe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Andover Road, Newbury RG14 6NQ
Summary
Park House School is a mixed secondary academy located in Newbury, West Berkshire, with a current enrollment of 1,163 students and a capacity of 1,295. The school prides itself on fostering a community that emphasizes resilience, commitment, and high educational standards. The ethos is built around three core values: Work Hard, Be Kind, and Take Responsibility, which guide students in their academic and social interactions.
The school offers a diverse curriculum alongside a rich array of extra-curricular activities, encouraging student participation and engagement. The house system promotes interaction across year groups, fostering a sense of community and healthy competition. Park House School places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, providing dedicated pastoral support and a wellness curriculum to help students manage their mental health.
Headteacher James King highlights the importance of student voice in school decision-making, ensuring that each student is respected as an individual. The school is committed to creating a caring and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
The school offers a diverse curriculum alongside a rich array of extra-curricular activities, encouraging student participation and engagement. The house system promotes interaction across year groups, fostering a sense of community and healthy competition. Park House School places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, providing dedicated pastoral support and a wellness curriculum to help students manage their mental health.
Headteacher James King highlights the importance of student voice in school decision-making, ensuring that each student is respected as an individual. The school is committed to creating a caring and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Downs School (78.9)
- St Bartholomew's School (78.2)
- Trinity School (59.9)
- The Clere School (51.2)
- Park House School (46.0)
Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1295
- Pupils
- 1163
- Boys
- 628
- Girls
- 535
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- 2011-05-01
- Close date
- 2022-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1163 | 628 | 535 | 1295 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1163 | 628 | 535 | 1295 | 13.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1163 | 628 | 535 | 1295 | 13.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1163 | 628 | 535 | 1295 | 13.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1186 | 661 | 525 | 1295 | 11.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1119 | 616 | 503 | 1295 | 7.80 |
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