Best Schools in Southampton
192 schools in Southampton
Key Facts
- Southampton is home to 192 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Southampton have 14,794 pupils, with 61.1% meeting the expected standard at KS2, similar to the national average of 61.0%, and a persistent absence rate of 11.4%.
- Secondary schools in Southampton have 10,984 pupils, with a Progress 8 score of -0.12, compared to the national average of 0.00, and 47.9% of students achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Southampton, the pupil-teacher ratio is 21.02 in primary schools and 16.62 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £7,092 and £7,658 respectively, compared to national averages.
Top Nurseries in Southampton
118 nurseries in Southampton
Top Secondary Schools in Southampton
10 secondary schools in Southampton
Deer Park School
Ofsted
Good
Southampton, SO30 2HT
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils697
WS
Wildern School
Ofsted
Good
Southampton, SO30 4EJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.05
Attainment 849.7
Eng+Maths72%
Pupils1,800
Hounsdown School
Ofsted
Good
Southampton, SO40 9FT
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.21
Attainment 846.6
Eng+Maths70%
Pupils1,281
LN
Lift New Forest
Ofsted
Good
Southampton, SO45 2PA
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.51
Attainment 840.6
Eng+Maths56%
Pupils548
Top Special Schools in Southampton
4 special schools in Southampton
Top Independent Schools in Southampton
4 independent schools in Southampton
Frequently Asked Questions
Southampton has 192 schools, including 64 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, 118 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 4 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 98% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.15 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,301 | £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.