Located in Andover, Anton Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Anton Junior School currently has around 233 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 15.9% 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 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Barlows Lane, Andover, SP10 2HA |
| Website: | www.antonjuniorschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01264352845 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Kerri-Ann Culver |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115854 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 256 |
| Number of Pupils: | 233 |
| Number of Boys: | 123 |
| Number of Girls: | 110 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.10% | 182 |
| Other White | 6.40% | 15 |
| African | 3.40% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.00% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Junior School Barlows Lane , SP10 2HA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anton Infant School Wellesley Road , SP10 2HF | 3out of 4 | 55 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Andover Church of England Primary School East Street , SP10 1EP | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balksbury Junior School Floral Way , Salisbury Road SP10 3QP | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balksbury Infant School Floral Way , Salisbury Road SP10 3QP | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hanson Community School Floral Way , SP10 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton School London Road , SP10 2PS | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Winton London Road , SP10 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Way Community School Harrow Way , SP10 3RH | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricklade College Charlton Road , SP10 1EJ | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverdene Special School 22 Love Lane , SP10 2AF | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rookwood School Weyhill Road , SP10 3AL | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mark Way School Batchelors Barn Road , SP10 1HR | 4out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Gate School Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield School River Way , SP11 6LT | 4out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.