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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Southampton Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Southampton. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Southampton

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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
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
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
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
#4SOUTHAMPTON
#904England

Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton

Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, SO16 3DQ
Southampton City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,003 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School179 offers / 553 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5SOUTHAMPTON
#1,266England

Wildern School

Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EJ
Hampshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,869 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School285 offers / 524 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6SOUTHAMPTON
#1,293England

Brookfield Community School, Southampton

Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31 7DU
Hampshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,814 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School411 offers / 581 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#7SOUTHAMPTON
#1,409England

Swanmore College

New Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2RB
Hampshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,330 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School257 offers / 407 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8SOUTHAMPTON
#1,521England

Upper Shirley High School

Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, SO15 7QU
Southampton City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,062 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School204 offers / 481 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Southampton

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Neighbourhoods in Southampton

Bassett is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Anne's Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsCatholicOutstanding
#12Cantell SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
St Anne's Catholic School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Cantell School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Bitterne Park is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Bitterne Park SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Bitterne Park School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Dibden Purlieu is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Noadswood SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#20Applemore CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Noadswood School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Applemore College#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Freemantle is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2King Edward VI School, SouthamptonIndependentSecondary & Post-1610-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
King Edward VI School, Southampton#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 10-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Hamble-le-Rice is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10The Hamble SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
The Hamble School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Harefield is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Regents Park Community CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Regents Park Community College#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hedge End is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Wildern SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ADeer Park School, SouthamptonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wildern School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Deer Park School, SouthamptonN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Holbury is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15The New Forest AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The New Forest Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Lord's Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Oasis Academy Lord's HillStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Redbridge is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#23Redbridge Community SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Redbridge Community School#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Sarisbury Green is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Brookfield Community School, SouthamptonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Brookfield Community School, Southampton#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Shirley is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASt Mark's Church of England SchoolStateAll-through4-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
St Mark's Church of England SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Sholing is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Oasis Academy MayfieldStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#16Oasis Academy SholingStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Oasis Academy Mayfield#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Oasis Academy Sholing#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Swanmore is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Swanmore CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Swanmore College#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Swaythling is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College SouthamptonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Thornhill is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21Woodlands Community CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Woodlands Community College#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Totton is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Hounsdown SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#22Testwood SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Hounsdown School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Testwood School#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Townhill Park is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17The Gregg SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
The Gregg School#17
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Upper Shirley is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Upper Shirley High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Upper Shirley High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Weston is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Weston Secondary SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Weston Secondary School#24
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Winchester is a popular residential pocket within the Southampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Southampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1St SwithunsIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsGirlsChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
St Swithuns#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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