Balksbury Infant School vs John Hanson Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 210 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balksbury Infant School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
269 students
John Hanson Community School
Andover · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
987 students
| Measure | Balksbury Infant School Andover, South East | John Hanson Community School Andover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1367 of 2,471 | #337 of 679 |
| National rank | #7857 of 15,697 | #1926 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 269 | 987 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 987 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Andover | Andover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.balksburyfederation.co.uk | www.jhanson.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (50.5 vs 51.0).
- •John Hanson Community School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 269.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balksbury Infant School better than John Hanson Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Balksbury Infant School and John Hanson Community School?
About 210 m in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balksbury Infant School: 269. John Hanson Community School: 987. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balksbury Infant School and John Hanson Community School rank in South East?
Balksbury Infant School is 1367th of 2,471 and John Hanson Community School is 337th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).