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.

Total schools

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 62% 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.