Best Boarding Schools in Southampton
2 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- In Southampton, 2 boarding schools (1.1% of 187) offer residential education, which is in line with the national average of 1.2%.
- Of the 2 inspected boarding schools in Southampton, 1 is Outstanding, 0 are Good, 1 requires improvement, and 0 are Inadequate, reflecting 50.0% Good or Outstanding ratings.
- With 738 pupils, boarding schools in Southampton have a higher proportion with English as an additional language (40.0%) and eligible for free school meals (58.1%) compared to national averages.
- Boarding schools in Southampton have a pupil-teacher ratio of 15.60, spend £9,582 per pupil, and achieve a Progress 8 score of -0.71, with 19.2% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 187 boarding schools in Southampton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.71 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 31.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 45% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,582 | £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.