Icknield SchoolRiver Way , Andover

Located in Andover, Icknield School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a community special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Icknield School currently has around 94 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.1% boys and 30.9% girls. Around 50.0% 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 13%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.3%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 9% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .