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Schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu

A town in Hampshire

  • Town
  • 18 schools and nurseries
  • 3,187 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Hythe and Dibden Purlieu at a glance

Behind England on results at 16

How Hythe and Dibden Purlieu'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 · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1165%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths34%Attainment 8 41.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary25%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu

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 Hythe and Dibden Purlieu primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu

6 mainstream schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu, best first

Orchard Junior School

Southampton, SO45 4SB · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
355
Pupils per teacher
21.5
View school Orchard Junior School

Wildground Junior School

Southampton, SO45 4LG · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1175%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
197
Pupils per teacher
21.2
View school Wildground Junior School

Hythe Primary School

Southampton, SO45 6BL · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

28 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1162%

England 62%

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
238
Pupils per teacher
18.7
View school Hythe Primary School
See all 6 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu

2 mainstream schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu, best first

Noadswood School

Southampton, SO45 4ZF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

243 first choices, 201 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.6

England 46.2

Days missed
11.3%
Pupils
1,102
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school Noadswood School

Applemore College

Southampton, SO45 4RQ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well below the England average.

53 first choices, 65 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.4

England 46.2

Days missed
11.8%
Pupils
478
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school Applemore College
See all 4 secondary schools

Nurseries in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu

8 in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries

Special Schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu

1 in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Oak Lodge School

Southampton, SO45 4RQ · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.3%
Pupils
173
Pupils per teacher
5.9
View school Oak Lodge School
The map

Every school in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu, 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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Greenwood School, GoodWildground Junior School, GoodWildground Infant School, GoodWaterside Primary School, Good in every areaHythe Primary School, GoodOrchard Junior School, Expected standard or betterApplemore College, Good in every areaOak Lodge School, GoodNoadswood School, GoodOrchard Infant School, OutstandingLittle Shipmates Day Nursery, GoodApplemore Early Years Centre, GoodBusy Bees Pre-School, Requires improvementLittle Stars Preschool, GoodLittle Shipmates Pre-School, GoodOrchard Pre-SchoolHive Day Nursery and PreschoolApplemore Early Years Centre
  • Outstanding1
  • Good10
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet6
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.

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What's on offer for each age

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Hythe and Dibden Purlieu vs England

How good are Hythe and Dibden Purlieu'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 Hythe and Dibden Purlieu

Hythe and Dibden PurlieuEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    65%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    34%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    25%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 7 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Hythe and Dibden Purlieu in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
65% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%2018201920222023202420252026
31% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Hythe and Dibden Purlieu has 18 schools and nurseries.

There are 3% fewer pupils than in 2018.

25% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu's state schools each January.

Down 3% since 2018.

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.

Hythe and Dibden Purlieu25%

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 Hythe and Dibden Purlieu

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How many schools are in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu?

Hythe and Dibden Purlieu has 18 schools, including 6 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu?

The highest-ranked schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu on Eduscope are Orchard Junior School, Wildground Junior School, Noadswood 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 Hythe and Dibden Purlieu are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu, 65% 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 Hythe and Dibden Purlieu?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu is 15.2:1. 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 Hythe and Dibden Purlieu schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu is 22.2%. 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 Hythe and Dibden Purlieu?

There are 3,187 pupils enrolled across schools in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu, with 1,415 in primary and 1,772 in secondary. 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Hythe and Dibden Purlieu?

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 Hythe and Dibden Purlieu 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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