The Mark Way School is a not applicable school in Andover, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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 Mark Way School currently has around 118 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.9% boys and 27.1% girls. Around 51.7% 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 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.1%).

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 70% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (70%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 70% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Batchelors Barn Road, Andover, SP10 1HR
Website: http://www.markway.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01264351835
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Hampshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Lester Culley
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 116641

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 112
Number of Pupils: 118
Number of Boys: 86
Number of Girls: 32

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.10%98
Other White5.10%6
African2.50%3
Other Asian1.70%2
White and Asian1.70%2
Other Mixed1.70%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%1
Gypsy/Roma0.80%1
Other Black0.80%1
White and Black African0.80%1
Chinese0.80%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.40)
Of the 11 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 9 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.40
Town average
-0.24
Local authority average
-0.28
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
24%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
27%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
12.6
Town average
43.4
Local authority average
44.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.2
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
70%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Vigo Junior School
Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ
- not rated 336 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Vigo Primary School
Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ
3out of 4 336 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Andover Church of England Primary School
East Street , SP10 1EP
- not rated 765 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Shepherds Spring Junior School
Smannell Road , SP11 6JP
- not rated 1,573 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Anton Junior School
Barlows Lane , SP10 2HA
- not rated 1,781 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Winton School
London Road , SP10 2PS
- not rated 221 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lift Winton
London Road , SP10 2PS
3out of 4 221 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harrow Way Community School
Harrow Way , SP10 3RH
3out of 4 2,716 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
John Hanson Community School
Floral Way , SP10 3PB
3out of 4 2,872 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cricklade College
Charlton Road , SP10 1EJ
- not rated 1,188 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Mark Way School
Batchelors Barn Road , SP10 1HR
4out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Norman Gate School
Vigo Road , SP10 1JZ
3out of 4 234 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Wolverdene Special School
22 Love Lane , SP10 2AF
3out of 4 900 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Icknield School
River Way , SP11 6LT
4out of 4 975 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Smannell Field School
Smannell Road , SP11 6JP
3out of 4 1,544 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.