- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
126 first choices, 87 offers made
Met the standard at 1195%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 652
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Schools in SO15
A postcode district in Southampton
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: SO15 is a postcode district in Southampton with 9 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries279 primary · 5 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All SO15 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SO15
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SO15
9 in SO15, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
50 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 390
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
37 first choices, 55 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 417
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Top Secondary Schools in SO15
5 in SO15, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
167 first choices, 205 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,189
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
248 first choices, 215 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.3%
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
150 first choices, 113 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,129
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Nurseries in SO15
13 in SO15, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bee Preschool
Southampton, SO15 3ND · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery
Southampton, SO15 3AR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Paint Pots Preschool @ St Marks
Southampton, SO15 5TE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SO15
3 in SO15, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
167 first choices, 205 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1654.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,189
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton, SO15 5RL · Academy · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
No published results yet.
King Edward VI School
Southampton, SO15 5UQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 989
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in SO15
1 in SO15. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Polygon School
Southampton, SO15 2FH · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 17.8%
- Pupils
- 77
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
Private Schools in SO15
1 in SO15. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
King Edward VI School
Southampton, SO15 5UQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 989
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SO15, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good13
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SO15 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SO15 has 27 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SO15
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SO15
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SO15?
SO15 has 27 schools, including 9 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SO15?
The highest-ranked schools in SO15 on Eduscope are Springhill Catholic Primary School, St Anne's Catholic School, Upper Shirley High School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SO15?
There is 1 independent school in SO15. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SO15?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in SO15 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.