Best Secondary Schools in Southampton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 12 schools across Southampton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Southampton has 12 secondary schools, of which 3 (25%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 5 rated Good — 67% of secondary schools in Southampton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton 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.

12
Total schools
3
Outstanding
25%
Outstanding rate
57.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Secondary
 Outstanding 85 View school
🥈 St Anne's Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 80 View school
🥉 Cantell School
Secondary
 Outstanding 69 View school
4. Upper Shirley High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
5. Bitterne Park School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
6. Regents Park Community College
Secondary
 — 50 View school
7. Oasis Academy Mayfield
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
8. Woodlands Community College
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
9. Redbridge Community School
Secondary
 Good 43 View school
10. Oasis Academy Sholing
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 42 View school
11. Weston Secondary School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 31 View school
12. Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Secondary
 Inadequate 26 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Southampton?
There are 12 secondary schools in Southampton, of which 3 (25%) 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 Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton. 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?
25% of secondary schools in Southampton are rated Outstanding and 42% 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.