Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Hampshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 614 schools across Hampshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hampshire has 614 primary & secondary schools, of which 75 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 445 rated Good — 85% of primary & secondary schools in Hampshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Salesian College currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Hampshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

614
Total schools
75
Outstanding
12%
Outstanding rate
63.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Salesian College
Not applicable
 — 98 View school
🥈 Haven Early Years Centre
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Portway Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Bishops Waltham Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Hiltingbury Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Marnel Community Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Ranvilles Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Liphook Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Hazel Wood Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
10. Lymington Church of England Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
11. Forres Sandle Manor School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
12. Durlston Court School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
13. Walhampton School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
14. Horris Hill School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
15. King Edward VI Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
16. Farleigh School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
17. Yateley Manor School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
18. Thorngrove School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
19. Icknield School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
20. Treloar School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Hampshire?
There are 614 primary & secondary schools in Hampshire, of which 75 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Hampshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Hampshire is Salesian College. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Hampshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Hampshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Hampshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Hampshire?
12% of primary & secondary schools in Hampshire are rated Outstanding and 72% are rated Good. 83.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.