- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 355
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Schools in SO45
A postcode district in Hampshire
- Postcode district
- 31 schools and nurseries
In short: SO45 is a postcode district in Hampshire with 12 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 14 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3112 primary · 7 secondary · 14 nurseries
Top-rated
All SO45 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SO45
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 SO45
12 in SO45, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 33 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 379
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Top Secondary Schools in SO45
7 in SO45, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
243 first choices, 201 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.3%
- Pupils
- 1,102
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
74 first choices, 101 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 504
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
53 first choices, 65 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.8%
- Pupils
- 478
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
Nurseries in SO45
14 in SO45, highest Ofsted grade first
The Kindergarten
Southampton, SO45 1EB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Applemore Early Years Centre
Southampton, SO45 5TN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Good Shepherd Pre-School
Southampton, SO45 2JP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SO45
1 in SO45, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
74 first choices, 101 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 504
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Special Schools in SO45
4 in SO45. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
New Forest School
Hampshire, SO45 1FJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 110
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Bower Lodge School
Southampton, SO45 5TD · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 38
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Dibden Park School
Southampton, SO45 5TD · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 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
- 54
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in SO45
3 in SO45. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
New Forest School
Hampshire, SO45 1FJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 110
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Bower Lodge School
Southampton, SO45 5TD · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 38
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Dibden Park School
Southampton, SO45 5TD · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 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
- 54
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SO45, 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
- Good20
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet7
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 SO45 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SO45 has 31 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 SO45
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 SO45
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SO45?
SO45 has 31 schools, including 12 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 4 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 SO45?
The highest-ranked schools in SO45 on Eduscope are Orchard Junior School, Wildground Junior School, Cadland 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 SO45?
There are 3 independent schools in SO45, 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 SO45?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 31 schools in SO45 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.