Southlands School
IndependentPrimary
Southlands School
Ages7 – 19
49 pupils
Outstanding· Mar 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Hampshire
Head Teacher
Mrs Alison Priddle
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Boarding
Boarding
Opened
October 1971
Website
www.cambiangroup.com
Reference Number
116564
Special Educational Needs Support
Speech, Language & Communication
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils49 (77% of capacity)
Age Range7 – 19
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls78% / 22%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support2.0%
SEN with EHCP98.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
9 inspections on record
Current Rating
Outstanding· Mar 2025
- 2025Outstanding
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding AI-Generated Insights
SEND2- Staff provide effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Individual needs are clearly identified and met.
Curriculum2- Curriculum is tailored to individual needs and aspirations.
- Curriculum is broad and prepares pupils for future qualifications.
Leadership2- Leaders focus on curriculum and therapeutic input.
- Leaders are held to account for pupil outcomes.
Safeguarding2- School is alert to online risks and supports vulnerable pupils.
- Safeguarding practices are strong and effective.
Pupil Progress2- Pupils achieve exceptionally well due to targeted support.
- Gaps in learning are identified and addressed effectively.
Teaching Quality2- Staff expertly identify and address learning gaps.
- Staff understand how to deliver phonics effectively.
Personal Development2- Pastoral provision helps pupils build confidence and self-esteem.
- Personal, social and health education is well planned.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Behaviour is well managed with a focus on respect.
- Personalised action is taken to support attendance.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2022Good
- 2019Good
- 2017Good
- 2016
- 2014Requires Improvement
- 2012Outstanding
- 2008Outstanding
- 2006
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
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