Ofsted: Outstanding

The Mark Way School

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2020

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Attainment 8

8.1

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GCSE Rank

#88 in Hampshire

#4,097 of 4,663 nationally

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The Mark Way School is a Community special school school in Andover, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

The Mark Way School is a community special school in Andover, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 118 pupils on roll, of whom 58% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 8.1, placing the school #88 in Hampshire and #4,097 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2020. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

8.1

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.12

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.94

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

9.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.40

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

12.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.17

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.86

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

10.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.05

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

7.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

9.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.05

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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

82%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

75%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)25%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 March 2025

Inspection Report

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25 February 2020

Inspection Report

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23 May 2018

Inspection Report

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07 May 2014

Inspection Report

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25 June 2012

Inspection Report

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07 March 2012

Inspection Report

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02 November 2011

Inspection Report

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05 July 2011

Inspection Report

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03 February 2011

Inspection Report

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05 July 2010

Inspection Report

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06 February 2007

Inspection Report

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29 April 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2020-02-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-05-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-05-07

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-06-25

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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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

0.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.8%(1 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 118 pupils. During this period, there were 1 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	118	1	0.8%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	118	1	0.8%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	108	4	3.7%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	107	2	1.9%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	108	2	1.9%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	94	0	0.0%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	93	1	1.1%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	90	3	3.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	84	0	0.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	84	2	2.4%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	82	3	3.7%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	84	4	4.8%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	83	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	82	3	3.7%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	79	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	79	0	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	77	4	5.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	77	2	2.6%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	77	0	0.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	78	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	76	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	75	2	2.7%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	74	0	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	70	1	1.4%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	71	3	4.2%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	71	1	1.4%	3.1%

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 32 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 10 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

The Mark Way School

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

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)

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover