John Hanson Community School, Andover
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2018 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
18.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
36
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
987 pupils
980 capacity
7 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Andover
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Andover
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Secondary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.96161%
Overall absence
14.76051%
Persistent absence
1,023
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
John Hanson Community School
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
Balksbury Infant School
Balksbury Junior School
Portway Infant School
Portway Junior School
Anton Junior School
Anton Infant School
Andover Church of England Primary School
Knights Enham Nursery and Infant School
Norman Gate School
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