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The Mark Way School
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- Andover SP10 1HR
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are well prepared for their future lives.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have consistently positive attitudes towards their schoolwork.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have expert subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Highly skilled staff care deeply about pupils鈥� well-being.
Strengths and Challenges: All staff hold the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve.
Opportunities for Involvement: School ensures that parents and families receive excellent early help and support.
Communication: Leaders make sure that communication is strong, and knowledge is shared effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly and decisively when any decisions need to be made.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Caring staff successfully teach pupils the knowledge and skills needed.
Managing Bullying and Safety: If bullying does occasionally happen, it is never tolerated.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff training is relevant, useful and up to date.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils relish a wealth of interesting activities which develop their understanding of the world.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils benefit from activities that allow them to develop socially and overcome personal fears.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are expertly supported throughout the transition to college.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Daily focus on functional English and mathematics skills ensures readiness for real-life situations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils benefit hugely from vast array of therapies and personalized support.
Subjects Offered: There are no restrictions on what pupils can study for GCSE.
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About Us
The Mark Way School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 107 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Mark Way School's headteacher, Mrs. Sonia Longstaff-Bishop, and I would like to thank you for visiting our website. We want to extend a warm welcome to you at our school. The Mark Way School in Andover is a school for kids with special needs who are between the ages of 11 and 16. We provide special education services for students with a variety of abilities and needs, such as moderate learning difficulties, global developmental delay, autism spectrum disorders, specific learning difficulties, speech, language, and communication disorders, difficulties with gross and fine motor skills, and moderate visual and hearing impairment. Our children' success is our top priority at The Mark Way School. We have a strong feeling of community at our small school, where each student feels supported and their unique needs are met. The staff is highly qualified and competent, and they have a deep understanding of the children and their families. They collaborate with them to get the greatest results. All of the students who attend our school have a "Education and Healthcare Plan" (EHCP), also known as the "Statement of Special Educational Needs." We encourage visitors to our school as this provides them a better understanding of who we are. To schedule a visit, please call Mrs. L. Kemp at the administrative office at 01264 351835. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Mrs. Kemp through the Admin Office if you need print copies of any documents on the website. I appreciate you visiting our website; I hope it provides you with some information about our school.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.40 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 12.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.17 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 88% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.86 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 70% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Mark Way School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1