Schools in Southampton
Find schools in Southampton with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.
Choosing a School in Southampton
Southampton has no state grammar schools within the city, though nearby Hampshire has several selective options. The city has improving secondaries with Bitterne Park School among the stronger performers. Popular family areas include Bassett (leafy, near the university with strong primaries), Portswood and Highfield (convenient, good schools), and Bitterne Park. For sixth form, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and Barton Peveril (in Eastleigh) are well-regarded. Southampton City Council handles admissions.
Primary Schools in Southampton
Southampton has primary schools across the city with varying performance. Popular areas include Bassett, Portswood, and Bitterne Park. Examples of well-known primaries include:
- Bassett Green Primary
- St Mary's CE Primary
- Highfield CE Primary
- Bitterne Park Primary
- Swaythling Primary School
Secondary Schools in Southampton
Southampton's secondary schools are comprehensive. Many students travel to colleges in nearby areas for sixth form. Examples include:
- Bitterne Park School
- Cantell School
- St Anne's Catholic School
- Oasis Academy Mayfield
- Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
How Are Averages Calculated?
When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).
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