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The Mark Way School
Batchelors Barn Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1HR, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.6 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
118
Capacity
112
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 8.1, this school demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, it's important to consider the lack of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may raise concerns about foundational skills.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2020Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 8.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child makes good progress
85%
School keeps me informed
80%
School supports development
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.1%
White Other5.1%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Location
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51.21029, -1.46711 · SP10 1HR
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116641
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.markway.hants.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Mark Way School rated by Ofsted?
The Mark Way School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2020.
Is The Mark Way School a good school?
The Mark Way School scores 58.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Mark Way School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Mark Way School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Mark Way School in GCSEs?
The Mark Way School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 8.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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