The Mark Way School

About The Mark Way School

The Mark Way School is a community special school in Andover, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 118 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 February 2020) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 10.6 (2025/26). 55.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

118 / 112 (105%) · over capacity

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 February 2020

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Batchelors Barn Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1HR

Phone

01264351835

Headteacher

Lester Culley

Website

http://www.markway.hants.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Mark Way School?

The Mark Way School is a community special school in Andover, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Mark Way School have?

The Mark Way School has 118 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Mark Way School's Ofsted rating?

The Mark Way School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 February 2020).

How does The Mark Way School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Mark Way School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 10.6 in 2025/26.

Where is The Mark Way School?

The Mark Way School is located at Batchelors Barn Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1HR.