Smannell Field School, Andover
Smannell Field School is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Andover. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Smannell Field School in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 71% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 71% to a further education college and 14% into work.
Who goes there
64.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%) and Black (7%).
In 2026, 8 pupils (57.1%) received SEN support and 5 (35.7%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Andover Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Spring Meadows (ne-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 206 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils benefit, both academically and personally, from attending Smannell Field School. The school has very high expectations for how pupils will conduct themselves both in lessons and around the school. Pupils know exactly what these expectations are and meet them consistently well. Pupils in Year 11 are clear that being here has helped them to achieve the qualifications they need to fulfil their goals. Pupils trust and respect the adults in the school. They recognise that adults want the best for them.
A sense of calm and purpose permeates the school. Pupils feel safe and are clear that showing kindness to each other is important and do so consistently. They are well supported by adults in the school who understand the complexities of their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Much of the school's curriculum is well sequenced and ambitious. There are some subjects where the school is still mapping out the precise knowledge pupils will learn over time. Pupils who attend the school have a wide range of SEND. The school is effective in using assessment to identify what pupils already know and the specific support they need. From this, staff teach carefully thought through lessons which help pupils to build on their knowledge. These are effective. The school is highly ambitious for what pupils will achieve. The range of qualifications that pupils gain reflects this.
The school places high importance on reading. For many pupils, difficulty with reading is a barrier to their overall learning. There is a strong focus on reading across the whole curriculum. Staff check how well pupils can read and use this information to put in place effective additional activities as needed. This helps all pupils to become accurate readers. Most read with clarity and increasing confidence but there is still not the love of reading that the school aims for. The school is refining its approach to ensure that pupils develop an appreciation of reading and stories that goes beyond the functional.
From Ofsted's April 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
64.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 19 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Andover
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Andover
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
92.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
14
Total Pupils
8
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
1.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£61,049
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Smannell Field School
What is Smannell Field School's Ofsted rating?
Smannell Field School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Smannell Field School?
No fixed boundary. When Smannell Field School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Smannell Field School?
Smannell Field School has around 14 pupils on roll. 64% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Smannell Field School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Smannell Field School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Smannell Field School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 19 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Smannell Field School?
Smannell Field School is at Smannell Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6JP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)