Headteacher's Welcome and School Ethos

Welcome to Testbourne Community School. 

It’s a pleasure to welcome you to our website. Since 2017, I’ve had the privilege of leading this exceptional school. We are proud to be the highest-performing secular school in the Basingstoke, Deane, and Andover areas, and our success has led to student numbers growing by 20% to 950. 

Our students are friendly, respectful, and a true reflection of our mission: to develop independence, resilience, and responsibility. These qualities are at the heart of everything we do and are key to preparing students for their futures. 

Visitors often comment on our calm, purposeful atmosphere - something highlighted in our 2023 Ofsted report.  You can read the full report  here.  Behaviour is excellent, students feel safe, and positive relationships between staff and students are a cornerstone of our success. 

While academic achievement is a priority, we also focus on personal growth. Our Testbourne Standards of Excellence: Kindness and Respect, Honesty and Integrity, Ambition, and Leadership, guide students in becoming confident, capable individuals. Inspectors noted that students “build a sense of responsibility for their own choices and learning.” 

We offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities, from clubs and sports to the Duke of Edinburgh Award, international trips, and cultural experiences like West End shows and sailing adventures. 

We have high expectations for all students, regardless of background, and most go on to study A-Levels or equivalents at top local colleges. Our expert staff use evidence-based teaching to ensure excellent outcomes, with more students progressing to further education, employment, or training than the Hampshire and national averages. 

Our dedicated pastoral team, including an in-house counsellor, supports students’ wellbeing and resilience, ensuring they make the most of their secondary school experience. 

It is impossible to give you a complete picture of what life is like at Testbourne in this introduction, so we encourage you to visit during a normal school day. Staff will warmly welcome you and students will, as always, be delighted to show you around and answer your questions. They are our best advocates and the embodiment of everything we stand for.    

To arrange a visit or ask any questions, please contact us at admin@testbourne.school or call  01256 892 061. 

Mr Jon Beck 
Headteacher