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Southampton secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 43, slightly below England's 41, 83% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. St Anne's Catholic School leads among state secondary schools, while St Swithuns and King Edward VI School, Southampton are top-ranked independent options for families considering private education. With 26 schools serving Southampton, families across Bitterne, Bassett, Portswood, and Swaythling have diverse options ranging from inclusive comprehensives to independent schools with strong academic records. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Anne's Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #12 | Cantell School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Bitterne Park School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Noadswood School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #20 | Applemore College | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | King Edward VI School, Southampton | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 10-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 10-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | The Hamble School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Regents Park Community College | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Wildern School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Deer Park School, Southampton | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | The New Forest Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Oasis Academy Lord's Hill | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 1.6/10Rebuilding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Redbridge Community School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Brookfield Community School, Southampton | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St Mark's Church of England School | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Oasis Academy Mayfield | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #16 | Oasis Academy Sholing | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 5.9/10Developing |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Swanmore College | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Woodlands Community College | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Hounsdown School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #22 | Testwood School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | The Gregg School | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Upper Shirley High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Weston Secondary School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Swithuns | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Girls | Church of England | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
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