John Hanson Community School is a mainstream secondary school in Andover, Hampshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 136 of its 987 pupils (13.8%) were getting SEN support and 44 (4.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 987 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Hampshire.
13.8% get SEN support
136 of 987 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.5% have an EHC plan
44 of 987 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty46
- Social, emotional and mental health37
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia32
- Autism23
- Speech, language and communication22
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 987 (places for 980)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Erin Sudds
- Free school meals
- 18.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hampshire
- School reference (URN)
- 116405
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Hampshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2018; school remains Good (March 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2024).
Contact and getting there
Floral Way, Andover, SP10 3PB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Wolverdene Special School Special school · Ages 6–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- The Mark Way School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 miles
- Vigo Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.8 miles
- The Wellington Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 6.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 6.5%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.1 miles
- Balksbury Infant School Primary · Ages 4–7 · SEN support 7.4%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.2 miles
- Balksbury Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 12.3%, EHC plans 2.7% 0.2 miles
All mainstream schools in Hampshire SEND schools in Hampshire
Questions about John Hanson Community School
How many pupils at John Hanson Community School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 136 of the 987 pupils (13.8%) were getting SEN support and 44 (4.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at John Hanson Community School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (46 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (37 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (32 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at John Hanson Community School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at John Hanson Community School?
Through Hampshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to John Hanson Community School?
You can ask for John Hanson Community School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does John Hanson Community School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Vigo Primary School, about 1.8 miles away.
Where is John Hanson Community School?
Floral Way, Andover, SP10 3PB, in Hampshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.