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Harrow Way Community School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Harrow Way Community School
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Harrow Way Community School
- Secondary
- Andover SP10 3RH
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Progress in English and mathematics is good, with all groups making similar progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well, are courteous, and respectful to one another. Positive attitudes to learning noted.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to address common misconceptions.
Current Educational Practices: Regular lesson observations and support by senior leaders improve teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: Marking is variable, does not always provide clear guidance on improvement.
Opportunities for Involvement: The headteacher has established a parent forum and offers parent workshops.
Communication: Parent questionnaires express confidence in school communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents say their children are safe, happy, and well looked after.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Concerns over arrangements for parent consultation meetings have been addressed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on previous underperformance in art and science has shown clear success.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; incidents dealt with quickly and effectively by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Relationships across the school are harmonious and supportive, ensuring good pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many extra-curricular opportunities covering sporting activities and performing arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The curriculum is broad and balanced, supporting literacy and information technology skills.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs make similar progress to their peers, benefiting from strong support.
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Harrow Way Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 984 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are quite proud of Harrow Way and we believe that this website has managed to capture some of its best aspects.
A "good school" is Harrow Way Community School (OFSTED 2017).
We are the only secondary school in Test Valley to receive the BIG Award for our efforts on anti-bullying, and we also possess the Teacher Development Trust Silver Award.
Many of our former students have entered excellent careers after graduating from college.
All of our pupils follow a stimulating and cutting-edge curriculum that will help them succeed in life.
Our goal is to provide all of our students with the support and challenge they need to seize any possibilities that may arise in our fast changing society.
The school is a vibrant institution that meets the needs of both the student body and the local community.
Along with a broad selection of activities and services available to the local community in the evenings, on weekends, and during school breaks, there is a successful, high-quality pre-school facility.
We are always seeking for new and innovative methods to enhance and develop our community involvement.
The Harrow Way Community School has a stellar reputation for collaborating with a variety of organisations.
A Every time you come to the school, we want you to be able to take part fully because we think everyone should have an equal chance.
A If there are any particular arrangements that would be required in order for this to be the case, do let us know in advance.
At the main reception and the Flexible Learning Center, respectively, there are two parking spaces set aside for people with disabilities.
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We are quite proud of Harrow Way and we believe that this website has managed to capture some of its best aspects.
A "good school" is Harrow Way Community School (OFSTED 2017).
We are the only secondary school in Test Valley to receive the BIG Award for our efforts on anti-bullying, and we also possess the Teacher Development Trust Silver Award.
Many of our former students have entered excellent careers after graduating from college.
All of our pupils follow a stimulating and cutting-edge curriculum that will help them succeed in life.
Our goal is to provide all of our students with the support and challenge they need to seize any possibilities that may arise in our fast changing society.
The school is a vibrant institution that meets the needs of both the student body and the local community.
Along with a broad selection of activities and services available to the local community in the evenings, on weekends, and during school breaks, there is a successful, high-quality pre-school facility.
We are always seeking for new and innovative methods to enhance and develop our community involvement.
The Harrow Way Community School has a stellar reputation for collaborating with a variety of organisations.
A Every time you come to the school, we want you to be able to take part fully because we think everyone should have an equal chance.
A If there are any particular arrangements that would be required in order for this to be the case, do let us know in advance.
At the main reception and the Flexible Learning Center, respectively, there are two parking spaces set aside for people with disabilities.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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A
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.9 | - | 5.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 34% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | 0.01 | 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 | 47.0 | 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 | 41% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 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 | 29% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 181 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.17 | 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 | 48.2 | 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 | 44% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 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 | 32% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 94% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | -0.16 | 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 | 45.1 | 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 | 38% 2 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 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 | 12% 3 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 4 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 93% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 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 | 0.05 | 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 | 46.5 | 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% 5 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 6 | 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 | 24% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 6 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 1 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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 | -0.12 | 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 | 46.7 | 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 | 45% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 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 | 28% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 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 – 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 | 91% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harrow Way Community School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1