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Showing 1-9 of 26 schools

  • St Anne's Catholic School
  • Bitterne Park School
  • King Edward VI School, Southampton
  • St Swithuns
  • Weston Secondary School
  • Redbridge Community School
  • Testwood School
  • Woodlands Community College
  • Applemore College
  • Regents Park Community College
  • Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
  • The Gregg School
  • Oasis Academy Sholing
  • The New Forest Academy
  • Noadswood School
  • Oasis Academy Mayfield
  • Cantell School
  • The Hamble School
  • Hounsdown School
  • Upper Shirley High School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Southampton Area

Southampton secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 43, slightly below England's 41, with 83%% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. [TOP_SCHOOL_3_Sc] leads among state secondary schools, while [TOP_SCHOOL_1_Sc] and [TOP_SCHOOL_2_Sc] 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.

Key Performance Metrics for Southampton
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Southampton43.3
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Southampton13%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Southampton3.8
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Southampton83%
vs
England86%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Southampton
43.3vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Southampton
13%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Southampton
3.8vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Southampton
83%vsEngland
86%
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State · Secondary & Post-16
#3SOUTHAMPTON
#871England

St Anne's Catholic School

Carlton Road, Southampton, SO15 2WZ
Southampton City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,239 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School205 offers / 343 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11SOUTHAMPTON
#2,035England

Bitterne Park School

Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, SO18 1BU
Southampton City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
2,002 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School324 offers / 638 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#2SOUTHAMPTON
#193England

King Edward VI School, Southampton

Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ
Southampton City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
987 pupils
Mixed
10-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#1SOUTHAMPTON
#108England

St Swithuns

Alresford Road, Winchester, Southampton, SO21 1HA
Hampshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
742 pupils
Girls
3-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary
#24SOUTHAMPTON
#3,703England

Weston Secondary School

Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9QP
Southampton City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
806 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School116 offers / 190 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary
#23SOUTHAMPTON
#3,645England

Redbridge Community School

Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, SO16 9RJ
Southampton City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,100 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School199 offers / 261 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary
#22SOUTHAMPTON
#3,577England

Testwood School

Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3ZW
Hampshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
876 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School154 offers / 236 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#21SOUTHAMPTON
#3,569England

Woodlands Community College

Minstead Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5FW
Southampton City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
892 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School181 offers / 351 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#20SOUTHAMPTON
#3,413England

Applemore College

Roman Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4RQ
Hampshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
568 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School64 offers / 155 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

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Neighbourhoods in Southampton

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Anne's Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsCatholicOutstanding
#12Cantell SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
St Anne's Catholic School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3
Gender: Girls
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Cantell School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Bitterne Park SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bitterne Park School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20Applemore CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#14Noadswood SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Applemore College

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#20
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Noadswood School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#14
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2King Edward VI School, SouthamptonIndependentSecondary & Post-1610-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
King Edward VI School, Southampton

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 10-18+ years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10The Hamble SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
The Hamble School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Regents Park Community CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Regents Park Community College

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#19
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Wildern SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ADeer Park School, SouthamptonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wildern School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Deer Park School, Southampton

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15The New Forest AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The New Forest Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#15
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Oasis Academy Lord's HillStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#18
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Redbridge Community SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Redbridge Community School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#23
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Brookfield Community School, SouthamptonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Brookfield Community School, Southampton

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASt Mark's Church of England SchoolStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Mark's Church of England School

State • All-through • 4-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Oasis Academy SholingStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#13Oasis Academy MayfieldStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Oasis Academy Sholing

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#16
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Oasis Academy Mayfield

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#13
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Swanmore CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Swanmore College

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College SouthamptonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21Woodlands Community CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Woodlands Community College

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#21
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22Testwood SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#9Hounsdown SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Testwood School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#22
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Hounsdown School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17The Gregg SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Gregg School

Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years

#17
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Upper Shirley High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Upper Shirley High School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Weston Secondary SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Weston Secondary School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#24
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St SwithunsIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
St Swithuns

Independent • All-through • 3-18 years

#1
Gender: Girls
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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