A postcode district in Southampton
In short: SO18 is a postcode district in Southampton with 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
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.
12 in SO18, best first
Southampton, SO18 1NX · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
Results above the England average.
88 first choices, 89 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
Results below the England average.
16 first choices, 16 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
4 in SO18, best first
Results below the England average.
336 first choices, 332 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.6
England 46.2
Results well below the England average.
192 first choices, 180 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1631.6
England 46.2
8 in SO18, highest Ofsted grade first
Southampton, SO18 2LX · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Southampton, SO18 5NZ · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Southampton, SO18 4EG · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
2 in SO18, by the school's Eduscope score
Results below the England average.
336 first choices, 332 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.6
England 46.2
So18 1fs · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
1 in SO18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
So18 1fs · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
3 in SO18. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
So18 1fs · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Hampshire, SO18 4DJ · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1654.1
England 46.2
Southampton, SO18 2GF · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 16
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
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.
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
Pick a stage to see every SO18 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
SO18 has 22 schools and nurseries.
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
SO18 has 22 schools, including 12 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
The highest-ranked schools in SO18 on Eduscope are Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools, Mansbridge Primary School, Beechwood Junior 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.
There are 3 independent schools in SO18. 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 SO18 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in SO18 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.
