John Hanson Community School vs Portway Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 727 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hanson Community School
Andover · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
987 students
Portway Infant School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
270 students
| Measure | John Hanson Community School Andover, South East | Portway Infant School Andover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #337 of 679 | #581 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1926 of 4,090 | #3148 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 987 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 987 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 100% |
| 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.jhanson.hants.sch.uk/ | www.portwayinfant.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Portway Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 51.0).
- •John Hanson Community School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 270.
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 John Hanson Community School better than Portway Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Portway Infant School ranks higher (74.1 vs 51.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Hanson Community School and Portway Infant School?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Hanson Community School: 987. Portway Infant School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Hanson Community School and Portway Infant School rank in South East?
John Hanson Community School is 337th of 679 and Portway Infant School is 581st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).