Best Private Schools in Southampton
7 private schools found
Key Facts
- There are 7 independent schools in Southampton, accounting for 3.7% of all schools in the area, with a total of 1,619 pupils on roll.
- In Southampton, 75.0% of inspected private schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 schools achieving Outstanding and 1 Good out of 4 inspected.
- Private schools in Southampton have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 16.5% have special educational needs.
- The Attainment 8 score for private schools in Southampton is 23.78, and only 2.5% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in both English and maths, significantly below national averages.
King Edward VI School
Southampton, SO15 5UQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19
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Pupils992
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The Gregg Preparatory School
SO17 1EJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
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Pupils71
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The Gregg School
Southampton, SO18 2GF
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
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Absence–
Pupils343
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The Serendipity School
Southampton, SO19 6DS
Independent · Primary · Ages 9–19 · Girls
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Pupils26
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Yarrow Heights School
SO18 1FS
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19
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Pupils130
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 private schools in Southampton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.25 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 23.8 | 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.