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Amery Hill School

East Hampshire, GU34 2BZSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
Progress 8
+0.01
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
205 1st-choice / 183 places
Ranking
#1,492
of 3,141 nationally

About Amery Hill School

Amery Hill School is a mixed 11-16 state secondary in the Hampshire local authority, sitting within the East Hampshire borough. Among the six secondaries in that borough, it ranks fourth by Progress 8 score, placing it in the middle of the local pack. The top-performing peers in the wider Hampshire area include Sparsholt College Hampshire, Lift Winton and Thornden School, all of which post higher ranking scores. Still, Amery Hill holds a solid position: it is ranked 24th out of 80 same-type schools across the whole of Hampshire, which puts it comfortably in the top third of the county. The school is led by headteacher Robert Jeckells and has a capacity of 1,000 pupils, with 991 currently on roll. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 349 applications for 183 places, with 182 of those going to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests it is a well-regarded local option, even if it is not the highest-ranked school in its immediate area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAmery Hill, Alton, East Hampshire, GU34 2BZ
HeadteacherRobert Jeckells
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils991
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity991 / 1,000 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Sixth Form CentreTheatreGymnasiumAstro TurfICT SuiteArt StudiosSwimming PoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

DanceFootballRugbyCricketGymnasticsBasketballCross CountryMartial ArtsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaModel United NationsNewspaperBook ClubGardeningChoirOrchestraFilm ClubDebateChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Amery Hill School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.