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Schools in Hedge End

A town in Hampshire

  • Town
  • 18 schools and nurseries
  • 4,789 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Hedge End at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Hedge End's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries186 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths45%Attainment 8 46.6, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary18%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Hedge End

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Hedge End primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Hedge End

6 mainstream schools in Hedge End, best first

Berrywood Primary School

Southampton, SO30 2TL · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

102 first choices, 90 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
4.4%
Pupils
631
Pupils per teacher
24.4
View school Berrywood Primary School

Wellstead Primary School

Southampton, SO30 2LE · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

58 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
414
Pupils per teacher
22.3
View school Wellstead Primary School

Shamblehurst Primary School

Southampton, SO30 4EJ · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

37 first choices, 46 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
404
Pupils per teacher
19.6
View school Shamblehurst Primary School
See all 6 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Hedge End

2 mainstream schools in Hedge End, best first

Deer Park School

Southampton, SO30 2HT · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

252 first choices, 193 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.3

England 46.2

Days missed
6.4%
Pupils
910
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Deer Park School

Wildern School

Southampton, SO30 4EJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

266 first choices, 292 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.4

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
1,674
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Wildern School

Nurseries in Hedge End

10 in Hedge End, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 10 nurseries
The map

Every school in Hedge End, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Freegrounds Infant School, GoodShamblehurst Primary School, GoodFreegrounds Junior School, GoodKings Copse Primary School, GoodBerrywood Primary School, Expected standard or betterWellstead Primary School, GoodWildern School, GoodDeer Park School, GoodHedge End Village Hall Preschool, GoodPavilion Pirates Preschool, GoodPiglets Day Nursery, GoodBright Horizons Hedge End Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodWildern Opportunity Group, GoodThe Mulberry Bush Hedge End, GoodLittle Wisp Hedge End Preschool, GoodSmiles Pre-School, GoodLittle Drummers Pre-School, GoodLittle Gems Pre-School, Hedge End
  • Good16
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

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Hedge End vs England

How good are Hedge End's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Hedge End

Hedge EndEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    2 of the 2 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    45%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    18%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 7 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Hedge End in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
45% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Hedge End has 18 schools and nurseries.

There are 14% more pupils than in 2018.

18% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Hedge End's state schools each January.

Up 14% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Hedge End18%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Hedge End

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How many schools are in Hedge End?

Hedge End has 18 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Hedge End?

The highest-ranked schools in Hedge End on Eduscope are Berrywood Primary School, Deer Park School, Wellstead Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Hedge End are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Hedge End hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Hedge End perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Hedge End, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Hedge End?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Hedge End is 18.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Hedge End schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Hedge End is 14.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Hedge End?

There are 4,789 pupils enrolled across schools in Hedge End, with 2,205 in primary and 2,584 in secondary. 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Hedge End?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in Hedge End by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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