Best Schools in Southampton
187 schools in Southampton
Key Facts
- Southampton is home to 187 schools, with 83.6% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong educational foundation in the city.
- Primary schools in Southampton have 55.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating room for improvement in key stage performance.
- Secondary schools in Southampton have a Progress 8 score of -0.20 and an Attainment 8 score of 43.39, underperforming the national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively at KS4.
- In Southampton, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.59 and spend £8,060 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 16.22 and spend £8,478 per pupil, showcasing varied educational resources.
Top Nurseries in Southampton
101 nurseries in Southampton
Top Primary Schools in Southampton
72 primary schools in Southampton
King Edward VI School
Southampton, SO15 5UQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils992
P/T Ratio–
The Gregg Preparatory School
SO17 1EJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils71
P/T Ratio–
The Gregg School
Southampton, SO18 2GF
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils343
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Southampton
13 secondary schools in Southampton
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Ofsted
Outstanding
Southampton, SO16 3DQ
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.82
Attainment 858.7
Eng+Maths86%
Pupils1,026
CS
Cantell School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Southampton, SO16 3GJ
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.21
Attainment 845.6
Eng+Maths66%
Pupils1,288
St Mark's Church of England School
Ofsted
Good
Southampton, SO15 5TE
State · All-through · Ages 4–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
KS2 Expected66%
Pupils969
Top Special Schools in Southampton
5 special schools in Southampton
CS
Compass School
Ofsted
Good
Southampton, SO16 9FQ
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils47
P/T Ratio6.2
Vermont School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Southampton, SO16 7LT
Special · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence13.7%
Pupils53
P/T Ratio5.9
TP
The Polygon School
Ofsted
Good
Southampton, SO15 2FH
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence20.5%
Pupils76
P/T Ratio6.6
Top Independent Schools in Southampton
7 independent schools in Southampton
King Edward VI School
Southampton, SO15 5UQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils992
P/T Ratio–
The Gregg Preparatory School
SO17 1EJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils71
P/T Ratio–
The Gregg School
Southampton, SO18 2GF
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils343
P/T Ratio–
The Serendipity School
Southampton, SO19 6DS
Independent · Primary · Ages 9–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils26
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Southampton has 187 schools, including 72 primary schools, 13 secondary schools, 101 nurseries, 7 independent schools, 5 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 83% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.25 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 39.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,433 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.