Balksbury Junior School
URN: 115852 • Andover SP10 3QP
Overview
- Name
- Balksbury Junior School
- URN
- 115852
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katy Thompson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01264365642
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Floral Way, Andover SP10 3QP
Summary
Balksbury Junior School, located in Andover, Hampshire, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 373 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 360. The school is part of the Balksbury Federation, which also includes an infant school, and is committed to providing a nurturing environment that fosters the development of well-rounded and responsible individuals. The ethos of the school emphasizes perseverance, respect, and collaboration, encouraging students to embrace challenges and work together.
The curriculum at Balksbury Junior School is designed to motivate children's curiosity through a blend of direct teaching, independent work, and collaborative projects. The school aims to create a safe and welcoming learning environment where children can achieve their full potential while respecting the views of others. The staff are dedicated to ensuring a positive educational experience, with strong communication between home and school being a key priority.
Balksbury Junior School is also focused on promoting British Values, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in modern Britain. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering various resources and support to enhance the educational journey of each child.
The curriculum at Balksbury Junior School is designed to motivate children's curiosity through a blend of direct teaching, independent work, and collaborative projects. The school aims to create a safe and welcoming learning environment where children can achieve their full potential while respecting the views of others. The staff are dedicated to ensuring a positive educational experience, with strong communication between home and school being a key priority.
Balksbury Junior School is also focused on promoting British Values, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in modern Britain. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering various resources and support to enhance the educational journey of each child.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 373 | 180 | 193 | 360 | 17.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 371 | 176 | 195 | 360 | 14.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 347 | 165 | 182 | 360 | 10.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 347 | 165 | 182 | 360 | 10.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 349 | 166 | 183 | 360 | 14.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 354 | 177 | 177 | 360 | 9.90 |
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