Eggar's School
Alton, GU34 4EQ · Hampshire · secondary school
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28th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 845 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 5.0/10 nationally. 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 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.2 · 48 | 30% | 1.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.04 · 53 | 25% | 1.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.8 · 49 | 10% | 0.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eggar's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 744 pupils against a stated capacity of 858. 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 the national baseline? What specific support structures are in place for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Eggar's School
Overview
Eggar’s School continues to be a good school, maintaining high expectations and a culture where pupils are encouraged to ‘Belong, Aspire and Achieve’. The inspection confirms that pupils enjoy being at school, feel safe, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum delivered by subject experts. Leaders have fostered a calm environment with rare bullying, supported by strong community and parental engagement.
Strengths
- Teachers are ‘experts in their subjects’ who ‘enthuse pupils to want to learn more’, helping students gain skills for ‘productive and successful lives’.
- The school fosters a ‘calm and respectful environment’ where unkindness is rare, and pupils are ‘kind to each other’.
- Literacy is prioritised effectively; staff provide intensive support, and pupils are ‘effusive about their progress in reading’.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning to be safe online and engaging in a ‘spiritual and cultural curriculum’ including festival celebrations.
- Staff well-being is valued, with leaders ensuring workload is managed so staff can ‘focus their efforts in the classroom’.
Areas to improve
- The attendance of disadvantaged pupils, including those with SEND, remains lower than for other pupils and needs to improve further.
- Teachers’ assessment approaches vary in effectiveness; feedback does not always help improve the ‘content and depth of pupils’ work’ in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.3 |
| 2024/25 | 48.1 |
| 2025/26 | 45.8 |
| 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
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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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