The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 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
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
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
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 993
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Erin Sudds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Floral Way, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
Primary · Very close
Balksbury Infant School
Primary · Very close
Balksbury Junior School
Primary · Very close
Portway Junior School
Primary · 727m away
Portway Infant School
Primary · 727m away
Rookwood School
Independent · 772m away
Harrow Way Community School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Anton Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is John Hanson Community School a selective school?
No. John Hanson Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is John Hanson Community School's Ofsted rating?
John Hanson Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Hanson Community School?
John Hanson Community School currently has 993 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Hanson Community School take?
John Hanson Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Hanson Community School?
John Hanson Community School is in Andover, SP10 3PB, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Hanson Community School have a sixth form?
No, John Hanson Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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