- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
40 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 416
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.0
Schools in SO17
A postcode district in Southampton
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: SO17 is a postcode district in Southampton with 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries116 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All SO17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SO17
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 SO17
6 in SO17, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
58 first choices, 43 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 315
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
25 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 201
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Secondary Schools in SO17
1 in SO17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
New Avenue School
Southampton, SO17 1XS · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in SO17
5 in SO17, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool
Southampton, SO17 1EJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hopscotch Day Nurseries (Portswood) Ltd
Southampton, SO17 1DP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery
Southampton, SO17 2FZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in SO17
1 in SO17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
New Avenue School
Southampton, SO17 1XS · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SO17
2 in SO17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
New Avenue School
Southampton, SO17 1XS · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Gregg Preparatory School
So17 1ej · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 66
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SO17, 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.
- Good8
- Not graded yet3
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 SO17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SO17 has 11 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 SO17
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 SO17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SO17?
SO17 has 11 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 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 SO17?
The highest-ranked schools in SO17 on Eduscope are Portswood Primary School, Highfield Church of England Primary School, Swaythling Primary 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 SO17?
There are 2 independent schools in SO17. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in SO17 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SO17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in SO17 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.