Ethos & values
At JHCS, our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed and become the best versions of themselves.
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School Compass
John Hanson Community School
Andover · Hampshire · SP10 3PB. secondary · Community school · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Hampshire index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 43.5
- English & maths 9–4
- 64%
Ofsted publication date: 02/05/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is John Hanson Community School's Ofsted rating?
John Hanson Community School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 02/05/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are John Hanson Community School's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 43.5. English and maths 9–4: 64%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is John Hanson Community School?
John Hanson Community School is in Andover (SP10 3PB), Hampshire. URN 116405.
How do I compare John Hanson Community School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with John Hanson Community School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 13 March 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
John Hanson Community School continues to be a good school.
From the school's website
Short excerpts from publicly scanned pages — corroborate on a visit; not an inspection verdict.
SEND & inclusion
• Access to internet, for use of Blooket and Sentence Builders • Practise speaking with students, based what they share from their learning in lessons.
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Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Andover
39 schools on the Andover town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
Preferred attribution when referencing this page in articles or AI answers.
John Hanson Community School
URN: 116405
Local authority: Hampshire
Town: Andover
Postcode: SP10 3PB
Ofsted overall: Good (02/05/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-15
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/116405/
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