The Mark Way School
URN: 116641 • Andover SP10 1HR
Overview
- Name
- The Mark Way School
- URN
- 116641
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sonia Longstaff-Bishop (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01264351835
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Batchelors Barn Road, Andover SP10 1HR
Summary
The Mark Way School is a community special school located in Andover, Hampshire, catering to young people aged 11-16 with moderate learning difficulties and a range of other special educational needs. The school has a current enrollment of 118 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 112, and is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to meet the individual needs of its students. Each student has an Education and Healthcare Plan (EHCP), which is essential for admission.
The school's ethos focuses on motivating and inspiring students to achieve their best academically and socially. Staff members are highly trained and work closely with families to ensure that each child's unique needs are met. The curriculum is designed to provide aspirational outcomes, supporting students in their personal development and preparing them for life beyond school.
The Mark Way School prides itself on its strong sense of community, which has been maintained even as the school has grown in size. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to gain a better understanding of the facilities and support available, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
The school's ethos focuses on motivating and inspiring students to achieve their best academically and socially. Staff members are highly trained and work closely with families to ensure that each child's unique needs are met. The curriculum is designed to provide aspirational outcomes, supporting students in their personal development and preparing them for life beyond school.
The Mark Way School prides itself on its strong sense of community, which has been maintained even as the school has grown in size. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to gain a better understanding of the facilities and support available, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN Report (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Parent Letters (calendar)
- School Term Dates (calendar)
- Vacancies (calendar)
- Providing Remote Education Information to Parents/Carers (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Icknield School (63.8)
- Norman Gate School (55.2)
- Grateley House School (51.0)
- Smannell Field School (50.5)
- Wolverdene Special School (49.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 118 | 86 | 32 | 112 | 51.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 107 | 81 | 26 | 102 | 47.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 84 | 61 | 23 | 80 | 35.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 84 | 61 | 23 | 75 | 35.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 83 | 59 | 24 | 75 | 38.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 79 | 56 | 23 | 75 | 35.40 |
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