The Mark Way SchoolBatchelors Barn Road , Andover

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 student population reflects a mixed community 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 .