How many pupils does Eggar's School have?

Eggar's School has 781 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Eggar's School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Eggar's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 in 2025/26.

Is Eggar's School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Eggar's School is part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Eggar's School?

Eggar's School is located at London Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4EQ.

Eggar's School

London Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4EQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

45.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

781

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Eggar's School

Eggar's School is an academy converter in Alton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 781 pupils on roll. It is part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 (2025/26). 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 781 / 858 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.6%

Free school meals

16.3%

EAL

4.1%

SEN support

14.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

45.8

Attainment 8

138 pupils

44.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

66.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.9%

Overall absence

24.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

44.05

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -7.0 vs 2023/24

18.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

9.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

£45,871

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↓ −£747 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£4,985

Spend per pupil

£5,091

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: London Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4EQ
Phone: 01420541194
Head Teacher: Sarah Holman
Website: www.eggars.net

Academy Trust

WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Eggar's School?: Eggar's School is an academy converter in Alton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Eggar's School have?: Eggar's School has 781 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Eggar's School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Eggar's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 in 2025/26.
Is Eggar's School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Eggar's School is part of WEYDON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Eggar's School?: Eggar's School is located at London Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4EQ.

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