The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
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
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 998
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Dawn German (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Harrow Way, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPortway Junior School
Primary · 799m away
Portway Infant School
Primary · 799m away
Rookwood School
Independent · 1.2km away
John Hanson Community School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
Primary · 1.3km away
Balksbury Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Balksbury Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Knights Enham Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Harrow Way Community School a selective school?
No. Harrow Way Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harrow Way Community School's Ofsted rating?
Harrow Way Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harrow Way Community School?
Harrow Way Community School currently has 998 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harrow Way Community School take?
Harrow Way Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Harrow Way Community School?
Harrow Way Community School is in Andover, SP10 3RH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harrow Way Community School have a sixth form?
No, Harrow Way Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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