- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
102 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 631
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
Schools in SO30
A postcode district in Hampshire
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: SO30 is a postcode district in Hampshire with 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 17 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries278 primary · 2 secondary · 17 nurseries
Top-rated
All SO30 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SO30
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 SO30
8 in SO30, best first
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Southampton, SO30 2EA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
74 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 357
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
58 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 414
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
Top Secondary Schools in SO30
2 in SO30, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
252 first choices, 193 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 910
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
266 first choices, 292 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 1,674
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in SO30
17 in SO30, highest Ofsted grade first
Alphabets Preschool
Southampton, SO30 2ES · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool
Southampton, SO30 2LF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busikids Limited
Southampton, SO30 4BG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SO30, 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.
- Good24
- 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 SO30 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SO30 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 SO30
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 SO30
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SO30?
SO30 has 27 schools, including 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 17 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SO30?
The highest-ranked schools in SO30 on Eduscope are Berrywood Primary School, Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School, Deer Park 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 do I choose the right school in SO30?
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 SO30 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.