- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 258
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Schools in SO40
A postcode district in Hampshire
- Postcode district
- 36 schools and nurseries
In short: SO40 is a postcode district in Hampshire with 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 17 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3616 primary · 4 secondary · 17 nurseries
Top-rated
All SO40 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SO40
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 SO40
16 in SO40, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 281
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 162
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Top Secondary Schools in SO40
4 in SO40, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
209 first choices, 218 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,283
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
151 first choices, 153 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 820
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Nurseries in SO40
17 in SO40, highest Ofsted grade first
Acorns Community Pre-School
Southampton, SO40 3BA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ashurst Pre-School
Southampton, SO40 7ED · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Caterpillars Pre-School
Southampton, SO40 2ZZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SO40
1 in SO40, by the school's Eduscope score
Forest Park School
Southampton, SO40 8DZ · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.2%
- Pupils
- 147
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Special Schools in SO40
3 in SO40. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Forest Park School
Southampton, SO40 8DZ · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.2%
- Pupils
- 147
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
GLADE School
So40 3bu · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 28
- Pupils per teacher
- –
New Forest Alternative Provision
Southampton, SO40 2LF · Independent · Primary · Ages 7 to 12
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in SO40
2 in SO40. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
GLADE School
So40 3bu · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 28
- Pupils per teacher
- –
New Forest Alternative Provision
Southampton, SO40 2LF · Independent · Primary · Ages 7 to 12
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SO40, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good27
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet6
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 SO40 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SO40 has 36 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 SO40
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 SO40
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SO40?
SO40 has 36 schools, including 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 17 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SO40?
The highest-ranked schools in SO40 on Eduscope are Marchwood Junior School, Foxhills Junior School, Hounsdown 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 SO40?
There are 2 independent schools in SO40, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in SO40?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 36 schools in SO40 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.