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 open secondary schools. Of the 67 with a published Ofsted inspection, 1 (1%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 84% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Deer Park School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Hampshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

67
Total schools
1
Outstanding (historic grade)
1%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
63.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Hampshire

Best primary schools in HampshireTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in HampshireTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in HampshirePrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in HampshireReception–Year 6 only How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Hampshire?
There are 67 open secondary schools in Hampshire (closed schools are excluded). 1 of the 67 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Hampshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Hampshire is Deer Park School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Hampshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Hampshire?
Primary and secondary applications in Hampshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Hampshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.