Balksbury Junior School, Andover
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Balksbury Junior School creates a harmonious, inclusive community where all pupils thrive academically and personally. Teachers deliver an ambitious, well-planned curriculum with excellent subject knowledge, supported by strong reading culture and effective help for struggling readers. The school goes above and beyond to support every child's needs, whether through SEND provision or pastoral care, ensuring all pupils are happy, confident and well-prepared for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum with careful knowledge selection and strong teacher subject expertise
- Strong 'love of reading' culture with high-quality books matched to pupils' abilities
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who access the same rich education as peers
- Highly positive pupil behaviour reflecting school values of perseverance, respect and collaboration
- Comprehensive personal development curriculum and wide range of enriching experiences
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime clubs, after-school clubs, play and socialise activities with younger infant school children
Balksbury Junior School is a thriving community where pupils arrive with enthusiasm and feel happy, safe and supported. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
16.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
53 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76%. Maths has remained stable at around 77%. Writing has remained stable at around 85%.
Class Sizes
31.1
Avg class size
31.1
KS2
11
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
373 pupils
360 capacity
13 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Andover
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Andover
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,583
Applications
13,385
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(12)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.02242%
Overall absence
5.03979%
Persistent absence
377
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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