Amery Hill School is a mainstream secondary school in Alton, Hampshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 242 of its 982 pupils (24.6%) were getting SEN support and 69 (7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 982 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Hampshire.
24.6% get SEN support
242 of 982 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
7% have an EHC plan
69 of 982 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia171
- Social, emotional and mental health66
- Autism25
- Speech, language and communication24
- Moderate learning difficulty11
- Physical disability5
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
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 982 (places for 1,000)
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Jeckells
- Part of
- Amery Hill School Academy Trust
- Free school meals
- 19% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hampshire
- School reference (URN)
- 137535
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, December 2012; school remains Good (February 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2022).
Contact and getting there
Amery Hill, Alton, GU34 2BZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre Mainstream + base · Ages 2–5 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Anstey Manor School Independent · Ages 7–16 0.7 miles
- Eggar's School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Treloar College Independent · Ages 16–25 1.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 11.4%, EHC plans 1.4% 0.1 miles
- Anstey Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 28.4%, EHC plans 8.1% 0.4 miles
- Alton Infant School Primary · Ages 4–7 · SEN support 17.9%, EHC plans 4.5% 0.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Hampshire SEND schools in Hampshire
Questions about Amery Hill School
How many pupils at Amery Hill School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 242 of the 982 pupils (24.6%) were getting SEN support and 69 (7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Amery Hill School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (171 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (66 pupils) and autism (25 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Amery Hill 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 Amery Hill 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 Amery Hill School?
You can ask for Amery Hill 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 Amery Hill 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 Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre, about 0.4 miles away.
Where is Amery Hill School?
Amery Hill, Alton, GU34 2BZ, 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.