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Harrow Way Community School

Andover, United Kingdom
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About Harrow Way Community School

We value each of them, not just for who they are but also for what they can become. Ambitious for them, we challenge them to aim for careers of significance, influence and service, gaining the results needed to work at the best colleges, universities and companies. We believe that every student can succeed, every single one of them without exception, as long as they’re given the right spark to ignite their passion.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews
Safety & Security 3.8
Teaching Quality 3.8
Communication 4.1
Student Wellbeing 3.6
Facilities 3.8

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
58.7
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

43.0
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.04
Progress 8
Above average
37.4%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
59.8%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

31.6% entered EBacc
16.1% achieved EBacc
174 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 10

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Sarah M
Parent Feb 15, 2024
5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

We've been at Harrow Way for 6 years and have seen our children thrive. The dedication to pastoral care and the 'Be ready, be respectful and be your best' ethos is genuinely inspiring. The facilities are excellent and the opportunities for extracurricular activities are plentiful.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Ralph R
Parent Jan 25, 2024
5.0

"Happy with our decision"

We've been at Harrow Way for 2 years and are pleased with the school's progress. The 'Harrow Way VLE' has been particularly useful for keeping track of our child's progress, and the enrichment programs have provided great opportunities for our child to develop new skills.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
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James D
Parent Sep 1, 2023
4.0

"Good all-round school"

We're happy with our experience at Harrow Way. The school has a good atmosphere and the teachers are supportive. However, we've experienced some issues with communication and organisation at times.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Anonymous
Parent Aug 22, 2023
2.0

"Pretty bad"

I don't think it deserves 1 star because some teachers are really supportive and nice but doesn't deserve any higher than 2 stars in my opinion. Some of the teachers honestly just suck. It's so unfair all they do is pick on certain students for no particular reason. This and the dresscode is horrible. Detentions for wrong sock colours or untucked shirts? Way too extreme. Students get bullied all the time and all the school does is stick up for the bullies and if a kid defends themself then they get told off meanwhile the bully gets off Scott free. Not naming any names but some teachers are just outright sexist to boys. With phrases like "boys can't be trusted" and "it's mainly the boys that do this" and it's like, well thank you but that's irrelevant. I'm so glad I don't have long left at the school tbh
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Emily T
Parent May 20, 2023
5.0

"Exceptional school community"

My child attended Harrow Way for 3 years and we couldn't be more impressed. The school's values and approach to education really resonated with us. The school community is warm and welcoming, and the teachers are truly dedicated to their students' success.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Anonymous
Parent Apr 15, 2022
4.0

"Great school, really sets you up for sixth form."

Great school, year 7 to 11. Teachers really encourage you to do your best and there is always someone you can talk to if you have any problems. Almost every teacher was class! I'd like to point out Mr. Townsend and Mr. Reed in particular for having a love for learning and they really serve me up for college. Great school.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 4/5
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Anonymous
Parent Mar 28, 2022
1.0

"Mad parent"

school teachers are the bullies
yr 7 teacher is on a power trip threatening kids with detention at every opportunity
and you wonder why the mental health is the way it is when you have job worth's as teachers VILE SCHOOL
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Anonymous
Parent Aug 30, 2021
5.0

"My review"

This is an amazing school. Great teachers who push you to be your best. Of course you're not always going to like every single teacher but they are all amazing. I was bullied online and the school dealt with it straight away and really well. Would recommend this school to anyone and everyone.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Anonymous
Parent Dec 3, 2020
3.0

"Decent school"

Pretty decent school finished here back in 2018. Some rules were v stupid like i skipped class and went home and got a Saturday detention over it which seemed extreme. But there was some real supportive teachers and real nice people. There was some d**khead teachers but thats like any school
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 4/5
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Anonymous
Parent Dec 1, 2020
1.0

"Awful, had to leave "

I get bullied really bad and they don't do anything about it
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5

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