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Schools in Locks Heath

A town in Hampshire

  • Town
  • 21 schools and nurseries
  • 4,189 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 above 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

Locks Heath at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Locks Heath's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries217 primary · 1 secondary · 12 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1170%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths54%Attainment 8 50.5, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary10%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Locks Heath

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 Locks Heath primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Locks Heath

7 mainstream schools in Locks Heath, best first

See all 8 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Locks Heath

1 mainstream schools in Locks Heath, best first

Brookfield Community School

Southampton, SO31 7DU · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

426 first choices, 385 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.5

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
1,854
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school Brookfield Community School

Nurseries in Locks Heath

12 in Locks Heath, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 12 nurseries

Private Schools in Locks Heath

1 in Locks Heath. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

West Hill Park School

Fareham, PO14 4BS · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
188
Pupils per teacher
–
View school West Hill Park School
The map

Every school in Locks Heath, 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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Locks Heath Junior School, Good in every areaLocks Heath Infant & Nursery School, GoodSarisbury Infant School, GoodPark Gate Primary School, GoodSt John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, GoodBrookfield Community School, Good or betterWest Hill Park School, InspectedSt Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Expected standard or betterHook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy, GoodWoodlands Early Learning, GoodThe Mulberry Bush, GoodPriory Park Pre-School, GoodLittle Sunbeams Pre-School, GoodHopscotch Day Nursery Titchfield, GoodPixies Day Nursery and Pixies Too Ltd, GoodKiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodJigsaw @ St John's Preschool, GoodDucklings Pre-School Ltd, OutstandingWoodlands Early Learning Ltd, GoodWarsash Early Years CentreHappy Little Hearts Daycare
  • Outstanding1
  • Good14
  • 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.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Locks Heath school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Locks Heath's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Locks Heath by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Locks Heath vs England

How good are Locks Heath'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 Locks Heath

Locks HeathEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    70%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    54%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    10%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Locks Heath in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
70% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
54% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Locks Heath has 21 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% fewer pupils than in 2018.

10% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Locks Heath's state schools each January.

Down 2% 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.

Locks Heath10%

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 Locks Heath

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How many schools are in Locks Heath?

Locks Heath has 21 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Locks Heath?

The highest-ranked schools in Locks Heath on Eduscope are St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Brookfield Community School, Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy. 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 Locks Heath are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Locks Heath hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Locks Heath perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Locks Heath, 70% 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 Locks Heath?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Locks Heath is 19.8:1. 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 Locks Heath schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Locks Heath is 12.8%. 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 Locks Heath?

There are 4,189 pupils enrolled across schools in Locks Heath, with 2,335 in primary and 1,854 in secondary. 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Locks Heath?

There is 1 independent school in Locks Heath. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Locks Heath?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in Locks Heath 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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