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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1375 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1268 |
| Number of Boys: | 661 |
| Number of Girls: | 607 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.60% | 1162 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 37 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 11 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 9 |
| African | 0.50% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.