The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.0
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 198 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 991
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 17.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- AMERY HILL SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert Jeckells (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Amery Hill, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaint Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Alton Infant School
Primary · 449m away
Anstey Junior School
Primary · 461m away
Wootey Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Wootey Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Whitedown School
Special school · 1.1km away
The Butts Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Eggar's School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Amery Hill School a selective school?
No. Amery Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Amery Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Amery Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Amery Hill School?
Amery Hill School currently has 991 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Amery Hill School take?
Amery Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Amery Hill School?
Amery Hill School is in Alton, GU34 2BZ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Amery Hill School have a sixth form?
No, Amery Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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