The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 257 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 131 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,268
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 19.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Summerfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barton Cross, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHorndean Infant School
Primary · 414m away
Horndean Church of England Junior School
Primary · 449m away
Catherington Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Woodcroft Primary
Primary · 1.6km away
Padnell Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Padnell Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Rachel Madocks School
Special school · 2.4km away
Bere Clinic School
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Horndean Technology College a selective school?
No. Horndean Technology College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Horndean Technology College's Ofsted rating?
Horndean Technology College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horndean Technology College?
Horndean Technology College currently has 1,268 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horndean Technology College take?
Horndean Technology College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Horndean Technology College?
Horndean Technology College is in Waterlooville, PO8 9PQ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horndean Technology College have a sixth form?
No, Horndean Technology College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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