The Hurst School

About The Hurst School

The Hurst School is an aspirational school of just over 1,000 students. It enjoys a semi-rural location and makes the best of its large site and green surroundings. It has a strong ethos and is driven by its values of ambition, commitment, respect, excellence and community.

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Key Facts

Students 1,000

Head/Principal Jayne McLaren

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 212 responses • 20.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

83.5% positive 15.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

84.5% positive 14.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

78.3% positive 17.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

84.4% positive 11.4% negative

My child does well at this school

81.6% positive 14.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 212 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

59.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.37

Progress 8

Below average

40.8%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

63.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

32.8% entered EBacc

24.4% achieved EBacc

201 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily J Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding school in a beautiful setting"

My children have thrived at The Hurst School, enjoying the wide range of extracurricular activities and the strong emphasis on character development. The teachers are supportive and the facilities are excellent. I've been particularly impressed with the school's pastoral system and the way they encourage respect and ambition in all students.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel P Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Good school, but room for improvement"

My child has been attending The Hurst School for a few years now, and while I think the school has its strengths, I feel that some areas could be improved. The facilities are excellent, and the teachers are generally supportive, but I've noticed that the school could do more to engage with parents and involve them in their child's education.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David A Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2021

5.0

"Exceptional education and values"

As a former parent, I can confidently say that The Hurst School provided my children with a first-class education and instilled in them the values of ambition, commitment, respect, excellence, and community. The school's commitment to developing the whole child, not just academically, has had a lasting impact on my children's lives.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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