Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Southampton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 87 schools across Southampton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Southampton has 87 primary & secondary schools, of which 15 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 49 rated Good — 74% of primary & secondary schools in Southampton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Southampton 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.

87
Total schools
15
Outstanding
17%
Outstanding rate
57.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
Not applicable
 Inadequate 95 View school
🥈 Springwell School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Springhill Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Rosewood Free School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
6. Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Secondary
 Outstanding 85 View school
7. Portswood Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
8. Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
10. Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
12. The Gregg Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 80 View school
13. The Cedar School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
14. Compass School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
15. Ludlow Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Hollybrook Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Townhill Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Glenfield Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Southampton Hospital School
Not applicable
 Good 80 View school
20. Weston Shore Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Southampton?
There are 87 primary & secondary schools in Southampton, of which 15 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Southampton?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Southampton is CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Southampton?
Primary and secondary school applications in Southampton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Southampton council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Southampton?
17% of primary & secondary schools in Southampton are rated Outstanding and 56% are rated Good. 71.3% 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.