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Horndean Technology College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Julie Summerfield

location_onWaterlooville, PO8 9PQ

language Visit Website phone 2392594325

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,262

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Attainment 8

47.8

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GCSE Rank

#23 in Hampshire

#1,241 of 3,216 nationally

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Horndean Technology College is a Community school secondary school in Waterlooville, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Horndean Technology College is a community school in Waterlooville, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,268 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing the school #23 in Hampshire and #1,241 of 3,216 nationally. 45.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

45.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.8%

Entering EBacc18.10%

EBacc APS3.97

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17.00%

EBacc APS3.84

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.83

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.63

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.85

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.54

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 November 2024

Inspection Report

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12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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12 January 2016

Inspection Report

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05 July 2011

Inspection Report

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09 January 2008

Inspection Report

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12 January 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-11-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2019-03-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-01-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2011-07-05

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-01-09

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(23 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,268 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,268	26	2.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,274	28	2.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,285	18	1.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,283	27	2.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,282	28	2.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,257	17	1.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,262	20	1.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,267	15	1.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,249	17	1.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,252	44	3.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,250	40	3.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,270	34	2.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,271	7	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,292	41	3.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,349	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,349	30	2.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,352	27	2.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,327	23	1.7%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,334	26	1.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,344	31	2.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,291	25	1.9%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,295	33	2.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,298	14	1.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,266	46	3.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,261	75	5.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,268	35	2.8%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree24%

agree53%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree19%

agree46%

disagree20%

strongly disagree4%

don't know11%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree23%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree53%

agree13%

disagree9%

strongly disagree19%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree51%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree47%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree41%

disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree28%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree28%

agree44%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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