Amery Hill School
Alton, GU34 2BZ · Hampshire · secondary school
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15th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.4/10 against 886 of them, against 6.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.6 · 76 | 31% | 2.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.01 · 51 | 26% | 1.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.3 · 78 | 10% | 0.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Amery Hill School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, with the last inspection in 2022. In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Sports Day and visit Street Croft Farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 982 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake peers? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median? How does the school manage class sizes with 18 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about Amery Hill School
Overview
Amery Hill School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their achievements and thrive in a "safe and respectful culture." Leaders are ambitious for pupils, fostering independence and resilience through the ‘iCare’ system, while maintaining strong relationships between students and staff.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, rarely distracting others, and "relish the range of opportunities to take on extra responsibility" through clubs and sports.
- The curriculum is broad, with effective interventions supporting those who fell behind during the pandemic, and "specialist teachers present lessons in a way which helps pupils know more and remember more."
- Personal development is prioritised through "Education for life (EfL)" activities, including a school parliament and peer mentoring.
- There is a "strong culture of care," with parents praising the "excellent" pastoral support provided by heads of year.
- Plans to help pupils read fluently are "sophisticated," with skilled staff making "considerable progress" with those behind in reading skills.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "embedded securely and consistently" so that lesson activities closely reflect intended plans and build on prior knowledge.
- Further steps are needed to ensure all pupils have a "stronger understanding of what constitutes bullying" and the school’s response to it.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving detailed training and leaders crafting individual responses to pupils’ needs, though checks on alternative provision are occasionally not robust and systematic.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.6 |
| 2024/25 | 50.0 |
| 2025/26 | 52.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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