Best Secondary Schools in Hampshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 67 schools across Hampshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hampshire has 67 secondary schools, of which 1 (1%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 58 rated Good — 88% of secondary schools in Hampshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Deer Park School 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.

67
Total schools
1
Outstanding
1%
Outstanding rate
63.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Deer Park School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥈 Frogmore Community College
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥉 The Petersfield School
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
4. Thornden School
Secondary
 Good 77 View school
5. Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 77 View school
6. Kings' School
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
7. Bohunt School
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
8. Ringwood School Academy
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
9. Court Moor School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
10. Calthorpe Park School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
11. Testbourne Community School
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
12. Cams Hill School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
13. Oaklands Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
14. The Mountbatten School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
15. Perins School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
16. Henry Beaufort School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
17. Amery Hill School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
18. Swanmore College
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
19. Priestlands School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
20. Wildern School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Hampshire?
There are 67 secondary schools in Hampshire, of which 1 (1%) 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 Deer Park School. 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?
1% of secondary schools in Hampshire are rated Outstanding and 87% 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.