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Horndean Technology College

East Hampshire, PO8 9PQSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.10
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
236 1st-choice / 263 places
Ranking
#1,766
of 3,141 nationally

About Horndean Technology College

Horndean Technology College was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, with inspectors singling out leadership and management as Outstanding and personal development also earning the top grade. The school’s Progress 8 score of -0.1 is the most telling exam metric here: it means that, on average, pupils achieve slightly below the national expected level of progress across eight GCSE subjects. That figure places the school in the national bottom 50% of schools by this measure, but it’s worth noting that the local authority average Progress 8 for Hampshire is -0.17, so Horndean actually outperforms the typical school in its area. Within East Hampshire, it ranks fifth out of six secondary schools on Progress 8, and 30th out of 80 similar schools across the whole county. The Attainment 8 score sits at 45.5, and 68.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though the more demanding grade 5+ threshold drops to 44.3%.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBarton Cross, Waterlooville, East Hampshire, PO8 9PQ
HeadteacherJulie Summerfield
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils1,268
Free School Meals (FSM)19.7%
School Capacity1,268 / 1,375 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Tennis CourtsArt StudiosSixth Form CentreICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsTheatreLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

AthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsCross CountrySwimmingHockeyCricketDanceRugbyNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningNewspaperArt ClubDramaEco Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horndean Technology College

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