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John Hanson Community School
- Secondary
- Andover SP10 3PB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Current performance shows attainment and progress rising rapidly in many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, behave well, enjoy coming to school, and respect the rules.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well, including in examinations
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons is excellent; pupils treat each other and adults with respect
Qualifications and Training: Teaching is good; teachers use subject knowledge well.
Current Educational Practices: New procedures for teaching and learning well established, improving rapidly.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and make thoughtful adjustments for pupils
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use detailed information about pupils鈥� needs to adapt teaching
Strengths and Challenges: Most pupils improve through the 'feedback, action, response' process
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is effective in English and science; less effective in modern foreign languages and humanities.
Opportunities for Involvement: The vast majority of parents are supportive of the school.
Communication: Parents feel concerns are quickly resolved; regular updates from the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are happy with the school and recommend it to others.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value the school's rounded approach to education
Communication: School communicates effectively, creating a sense of 鈥榖elonging鈥� among pupils
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are supportive and praise the care shown to their children
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with issues swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Rapid action to address underachievement, new systems for evaluating strengths and weaknesses.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School addresses bullying effectively and supports student safety
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are rolling out new strategies for pastoral care and inclusion
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying managed well; reduction in incidents over recent past.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and nurtured; staff care about the pupils.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know staff will help if needed
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inclusive culture underpins strong pastoral work
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of after-school clubs in sports, music, drama, and the arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Significant opportunities to lead learning across various subjects.
Extracurricular Offerings: School offers well-designed personal development and career programmes
Career Counselling Services: Detailed guidance valued by pupils; above-average numbers continue into further education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-prepared for their future.
Career Counselling Services: Rich careers programme with wide range of partners
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are very well prepared for next steps
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND making better progress in English and mathematics.
Subjects Offered: Expanded curriculum with a wide range of academic and vocational subjects.
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John Hanson Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1004 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | 5.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 63% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.00 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 11 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 9 | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 9 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 12 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 6 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 1 | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 2 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 1 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Hanson Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
