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Horndean Technology College

Barton Cross, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ

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Inspected 5 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
47.7
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
1,268
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Horndean Technology College

Horndean Technology College is a community school in Waterlooville, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,268 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 (2025/26). 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hampshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,268 / 1,375 (92%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
5 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

20.7%
Free school meals
2%
EAL
4.3%
SEN support
12.4%
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)

47.7
Attainment 8
241 pupils
40.7%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
66.8%
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

95%
Sustained destination
86%
Stayed in education
4%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.3%
Overall absence
15.7%
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.

77.75
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +3.2 vs 2023/24
17
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
40.96
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +10.8 vs 2023/24
£44,965
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 7% on leadership pay
↑ +£633 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
5.82
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 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.

£8,746
Spend per pupil
£8,494
Income per pupil
45%
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
Barton Cross, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ
Phone
02392594325
Headteacher
Julie Summerfield

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Horndean Technology College?
Horndean Technology College is a community school in Waterlooville, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Horndean Technology College have?
Horndean Technology College has 1,268 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Horndean Technology College perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Horndean Technology College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Horndean Technology College?
Horndean Technology College is located at Barton Cross, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 9PQ.

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