- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
35 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.6%
- Pupils
- 216
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Schools in SO53
A postcode district in Hampshire
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: SO53 is a postcode district in Hampshire with 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2711 primary · 4 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All SO53 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SO53
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 SO53
11 in SO53, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 372
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results above the England average.
36 first choices, 39 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 395
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
Top Secondary Schools in SO53
4 in SO53, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
314 first choices, 302 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1664.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 1,440
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
203 first choices, 200 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,107
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Nurseries in SO53
12 in SO53, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons Chandlers Ford Day Nursery and Preschool
Chandler's Ford, SO53 5QS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs
Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4SJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Forest Footsteps Childcare
Eastleigh, SO53 1JG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in SO53
2 in SO53. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Lakeside School
Eastleigh, SO53 2DW · Special · Secondary · Ages 10 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 31.5%
- Pupils
- 97
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.6
Brook School
Eastleigh, SO53 4SD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in SO53
2 in SO53. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brook School
Eastleigh, SO53 4SD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Sherborne House School
Eastleigh, SO53 1EU · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 11
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 282
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SO53, 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
- Good17
- Not graded yet8
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 SO53 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SO53 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 SO53
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 SO53
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SO53?
SO53 has 27 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 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 SO53?
The highest-ranked schools in SO53 on Eduscope are Thornden School, Scantabout Primary School, Hiltingbury 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.
How many private schools are in SO53?
There are 2 independent schools in SO53. 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 SO53 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SO53?
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 SO53 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.