Horndean Technology College
Waterlooville, PO8 9PQ · Hampshire · secondary school
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36th 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 883 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.7 · 39 | 46% | 1.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.1 · 42 | 38% | 1.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.7 · 59 | 15% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horndean Technology College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,288 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,375. 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 scores, which are currently below the national baseline? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Horndean Technology College
Overview
Horndean Technology College is described as a place where pupils are "very proud" and feel safe, supported by "strong, positive relationships" and a "calm" atmosphere. The school’s vision focuses on providing a "broad and comprehensive education" that is "highly personalised" to match individual strengths and interests.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "consistently positive attitudes to their learning" and are "highly respectful of each other."
- The curriculum is "innovative and flexible," allowing pupils to study subjects that match their abilities, with "pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) flourish[ing]."
- Staff training is "highly effective," enabling educators to become specialists who expertly adapt lessons and identify pupil needs quickly.
- Personal development is "extremely strong," with thoughtful careers education that encourages pupils to be "highly ambitious" and think independently about their futures.
- Reading is prioritised through a library that encourages exploration and regular checks that identify pupils needing extra assistance.
Areas to improve
- There are "inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum," meaning staff do not always utilise existing structures effectively.
- The school must "continue to refine how it checks the implementation and impact of the curriculum" to ensure teaching is consistently effective.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.5 |
| 2024/25 | 47.8 |
| 2025/26 | 47.7 |
| 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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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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