Icknield School
River Way, Andover, SP11 6LTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Icknield School is a special school in Andover for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2015, report published 6 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils' journey of learning and discovery starts from the moment they join the school. They thoroughly enjoy school, arriving in the morning with lots of enthusiasm for the day ahead. The youngest children are quickly and happily absorbed into the busyness of school life. They grow in confidence, become increasingly independent, and relish all that school has to offer. The school is aspirational for its pupils. It has a profound impact on pupils' lives, who thrive. Their behaviour is excellent, and they achieve exceptionally well. The oldest pupils secure nationally accredited qualifications and all move on to positive destinations, including a range of further education colleges. They are understandably excited about the future and a credit to their school. The care and attention given to them as they prepare to move on from Icknield School is impressive. Staff care deeply for their pupils, showing them kindness, good humour and respect. Everyone looks after each other and pupils feel safe and comfortable as a result. Pupils learn new ways of communicating choices, expressing opinions, or telling someone that something is wrong. Visitors are warmly welcomed with interest. There is much to smile about in this happy school and pupils and staff laugh together often.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
93 pupils on roll, with places for 88
Schools near Icknield School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Gate School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| The Mark Way School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 8.1 |
| Wolverdene Special School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Grateley House School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 20.3 |
| Lyttelton House School | 7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Sean Cannon
- Phone
- 01264365297
- Address
- River Way, Andover, SP11 6LT
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116609
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.