Amery Hill School, based in Alton, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Amery Hill School currently has around 991 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Amery Hill, Alton, GU34 2BZ
Website: http://www.ameryhill.hants.sch.uk/
Telephone: 0142084545
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Robert Jeckells
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137535

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/12/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1000
Number of Pupils: 991
Number of Boys: 494
Number of Girls: 497

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British87.50%867
Other White3.90%39
White and Asian1.70%17
Other Asian1.70%17
Other Mixed1.30%13
African0.80%8
Indian0.70%7
White and Black Caribbean0.60%6
Unclassified0.60%6
White and Black African0.40%4
Other (any other ethnic group)0.30%3
Irish0.10%1
Pakistani0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Caribbean0.10%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.04)
Of the 198 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 187 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.04
Town average
-0.03
Local authority average
0.01
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
39%
Town average
24%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
47%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
36%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
48.4
Town average
47.4
Local authority average
43.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.3
Town average
4.3
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre
Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR
3out of 4 446 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Amery Hill , GU34 2BY
3out of 4 93 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Alton Infant School
Normandy Street , GU34 1DH
3out of 4 490 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Anstey Junior School
Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR
3out of 4 503 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wootey Infant School
Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA
- not rated 1,113 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wootey Junior School
Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA
3out of 4 1,113 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Amery Hill School
Amery Hill , GU34 2BZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Amery Hill School
Amery Hill , GU34 2BZ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eggar's School
London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ
- not rated 1,654 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Eggar's School
London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ
3out of 4 1,654 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alton College
Old Odiham Road , GU34 2LX
- not rated 482 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Three Counties Primary School
Eastbrook Resource Centre, Vicarage Hill , GU34 2BT
- not rated 260 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whitedown School
Albert Road , GU34 1LP
- not rated 1,161 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eastbrook Education Trust
C/O 48 Windmill Hill , GU34 2SL
- not rated 1,225 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alton School
Anstey Lane , GU34 2NG
- not rated 1,250 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Mayfield School
The White House , 103 Anstey Road GU34 2RN
- not rated 1,327 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.