The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.1
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 781
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 18.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Sarah Holman (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
London Road, Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTreloar School
Special school · 324m away
Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 415m away
Treloar College
Special school · 444m away
Wootey Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Wootey Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Anstey Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Alton Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Amery Hill School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Eggar's School a selective school?
No. Eggar's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Eggar's School's Ofsted rating?
Eggar's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eggar's School?
Eggar's School currently has 781 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eggar's School take?
Eggar's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eggar's School?
Eggar's School is in Alton, GU34 4EQ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eggar's School have a sixth form?
No, Eggar's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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