Located in Waterlooville, Horndean Technology College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school 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.

Horndean Technology College currently has around 1268 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.6%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 83% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Barton Cross, Waterlooville, PO8 9PQ
Website: http://www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02392594325
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Julie Summerfield
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 116437

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1375
Number of Pupils: 1268
Number of Boys: 661
Number of Girls: 607

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.60%1162
Other White2.90%37
White and Asian1.10%14
Other Mixed0.90%11
Gypsy/Roma0.70%9
African0.50%6
Other Asian0.40%5
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%5
White and Black African0.40%5
White and Black Caribbean0.30%4
Chinese0.20%2
Indian0.20%2
Pakistani0.20%2
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Caribbean0.10%1
Irish0.10%1
Other Black0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.21)
Of the 257 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 251 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.21
Town average
-0.20
Local authority average
-0.18
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
19%
Town average
27%
Local authority average
22%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
44%
Town average
39%
Local authority average
43%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
46.8
Town average
44.2
Local authority average
45.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.8
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
96%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Horndean Infant School
Merchistoun Road , Horndean PO8 9LS
3out of 4 453 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Horndean Church of England Junior School
Five Heads Road , Horndean PO8 9NW
3out of 4 490 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Catherington Church of England Infant School
316 Catherington Lane , Catherington PO8 0TD
3out of 4 1,402 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Blendworth CofE (C) Infant School
Blendworth , Horndean PO8 0AB
- not rated 1,519 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Woodcroft Primary
37 Woodcroft Lane , PO8 9QD
3out of 4 1,783 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Horndean Technology College
Barton Cross , Horndean PO8 9PQ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cowplain Community School
Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY
- not rated 2,916 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Cowplain School
Hart Plain Avenue , Cowplain PO8 8RY
3out of 4 2,916 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingscourt School
Catherington House , 182 Five Heads Road PO8 9NJ
- not rated 1,006 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Rachel Madocks School
Eagle Avenue , Cowplain PO8 9XP
3out of 4 2,644 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Bere Clinic School
Hemlock Road , Waterlooville PO8 8QT
- not rated 2,726 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Sundridge Unit
Silvester Road , Cowplain PO8 8TR
- not rated 2,730 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.