Balksbury Junior School
Floral Way, Salisbury Road, Andover, SP10 3QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Balksbury Junior School is a primary school in Andover for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 5th of 22 primary schools in Andover. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 April 2016, report published 10 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Pupils love attending this school. They arrive each morning with enthusiasm, eager to begin their day. They feel happy, safe and supported. Everyone gets along and achieves well because pupils live up to the very high expectations that are set for them. The values of perseverance, respect and collaboration are evident throughout the school. As a result, it is a harmonious community. Pupils thrive and learning comes alive. The school is determined that all pupils should receive high-quality learning experiences, and it succeeds in this. The curriculum helps pupils to secure a deep knowledge of each subject that they study. The school has high expectations of pupils' achievements. By the time they leave, pupils achieve highly and are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils' behaviour is highly positive. They listen carefully, are highly motivated and show respect and kindness towards staff and each other. Pupils are diligent, self-assured and confident individuals who can articulate different perspectives. They develop a strong sense of character and moral compass. The school has created a culture that celebrates difference and includes everyone. When pupils or their families need support, the school provides whatever they can to help.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
87 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
373 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Balksbury Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balksbury Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Portway Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Portway Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Anton Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Caroline Whitlock
- Phone
- 01264365642
- Address
- Floral Way, Salisbury Road, Andover, SP10 3QP
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 115852
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.