The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Miss Katy Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Floral Way, Salisbury Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBalksbury Infant School
Primary · Very close
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
Primary · Very close
John Hanson Community School
Secondary · Very close
Rookwood School
Independent · 752m away
Portway Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Portway Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Anton Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Anton Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Balksbury Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Balksbury Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Balksbury Junior School?
Balksbury Junior School currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Balksbury Junior School take?
Balksbury Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Balksbury Junior School?
Balksbury Junior School is in Andover, SP10 3QP, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Balksbury Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Balksbury Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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