Eggar's 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.
Eggar's School currently has around 781 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 18.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.4%).
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 (90%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 19% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | London Road, Alton, GU34 4EQ |
| Website: | www.eggars.net |
| Telephone: | 01420541194 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Sarah Holman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138720 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/11/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 858 |
| Number of Pupils: | 781 |
| Number of Boys: | 400 |
| Number of Girls: | 381 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.40% | 620 |
| Other White | 6.80% | 53 |
| African | 4.70% | 37 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews' Endowed Church of England Primary School 92 London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EL | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootey Infant School Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootey Junior School Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anstey Junior School Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton Infant School Normandy Street , GU34 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amery Hill School Amery Hill , GU34 2BZ | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amery Hill School Amery Hill , GU34 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton College Old Odiham Road , GU34 2LX | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treloar School Powell Drive , GU34 4GL | 4out of 4 | 354 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School The White House , 103 Anstey Road GU34 2RN | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treloar College Powell Drive , Holybourne GU34 4GL | - not rated | 485 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton School Anstey Lane , GU34 2NG | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Counties Primary School Eastbrook Resource Centre, Vicarage Hill , GU34 2BT | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.