- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
57 first choices, 57 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 414
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Schools in SO23
A postcode district in Hampshire
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: SO23 is a postcode district in Hampshire with 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries166 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All SO23 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SO23
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 SO23
6 in SO23, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
19 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 142
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
45 first choices, 47 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 404
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Secondary Schools in SO23
2 in SO23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Osborne School
Winchester, SO23 7GA · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 220
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
Winchester College
Winchester, SO23 9NA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 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
- 738
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in SO23
8 in SO23, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool
Winchester, SO23 0ET · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Woodhams Farm Day Nursery
Winchester, SO23 7LB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
All Saints Preschool
Winchester, SO23 0JD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SO23
2 in SO23, by the school's Eduscope score
Osborne School
Winchester, SO23 7GA · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 220
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
Winchester College
Winchester, SO23 9NA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 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
- 738
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in SO23
1 in SO23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Osborne School
Winchester, SO23 7GA · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 220
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
Private Schools in SO23
2 in SO23. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Pilgrims School
Winchester, SO23 9LT · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 13 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Winchester College
Winchester, SO23 9NA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 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
- 738
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SO23, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good8
- Not graded yet5
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 SO23 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SO23 has 16 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 SO23
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 SO23
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SO23?
SO23 has 16 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 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 SO23?
The highest-ranked schools in SO23 on Eduscope are St Bede Church of England Primary School, St Faith's Church of England Primary School, Kings Worthy 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 SO23?
There are 2 independent schools in SO23. 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 SO23 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SO23?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in SO23 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.