The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2020).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 118
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Lester Culley (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Outstanding
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Batchelors Barn Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLift Winton
Secondary · Very close
Norman Gate School
Special school · Very close
Vigo Primary School
Primary · 307m away
Vigo Junior School
Primary · 307m away
Andover Church of England Primary School
Primary · 700m away
Wolverdene Special School
Special school · 824m away
Icknield School
Special school · 893m away
Smannell Field School
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Mark Way School's Ofsted rating?
The Mark Way School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Mark Way School?
The Mark Way School currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mark Way School take?
The Mark Way School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Mark Way School?
The Mark Way School is in Andover, SP10 1HR, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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