Schools in Southampton: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
205 registered schools in Southampton, South East. 66% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then run a free property check before you make an offer.
205
Schools total
173 primary · 31 secondary
66%
Good or Outstanding
136 of 205
40
Rated Outstanding
96
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Southampton
173 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Bishops Waltham Infant School | SO32 1EP | Outstanding |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School | SO18 1DP | Outstanding |
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School | SO30 2EA | Outstanding |
| Colden Common Primary School | SO50 6HW | Outstanding |
| Fair Oak Infant School | SO50 7AN | Outstanding |
| Freegrounds Infant School | SO30 0GG | Outstanding |
| Halterworth Primary School | SO51 9AD | Outstanding |
| Harefield Primary School | SO18 5NZ | Outstanding |
| Hazel Wood Infant School | SO40 8WU | Outstanding |
| Hiltingbury Infant School | SO53 5NP | Outstanding |
| Hiltingbury Junior School | SO53 5NP | Outstanding |
| Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School | SO31 9NZ | Outstanding |
| Ludlow Infant Academy | SO19 2EU | Outstanding |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School | SO41 9GP | Outstanding |
| Meonstoke Church of England Infant School | SO32 3NJ | Outstanding |
| Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School | SO41 0RF | Outstanding |
| North Baddesley Infant School | SO52 9EE | Outstanding |
| North Baddesley Junior School | SO52 9EP | Outstanding |
| Otterbourne Church of England Primary School | SO21 2EQ | Outstanding |
| Portswood Primary School | SO17 3AA | Outstanding |
| Sarisbury Infant School | SO31 7BJ | Outstanding |
| Scantabout Primary School | SO53 2NR | Outstanding |
| Shakespeare Infant School | SO50 4FZ | Outstanding |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | SO16 8GF | Outstanding |
| South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery | SO41 5RP | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Southampton
31 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Hounsdown School | SO40 9FT | Outstanding |
| Perins School | SO24 9BS | Outstanding |
| Priestlands School | SO41 8FZ | Outstanding |
| Thornden School | SO53 2DW | Outstanding |
| Wyvern College | SO50 7AN | Outstanding |
| Bitterne Park School | SO18 1BU | Good |
| Cantell School | SO16 3GJ | Good |
| Crestwood Community School | SO50 4FZ | Good |
| Danebury School | SO20 6HA | Good |
| Lift New Forest | SO45 2PA | Good |
| Noadswood School | SO45 4ZF | Good |
| Redbridge Community School | SO16 9RJ | Good |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | SO16 3DQ | Good |
| St Anne's Catholic School | SO15 2WZ | Good |
| Swanmore College | SO32 2RB | Good |
| The Mountbatten School | SO51 5SY | Good |
| The Romsey School | SO51 8ZB | Good |
| Upper Shirley High School | SO15 7QU | Good |
| Applemore College | SO45 4RQ | Requires improvement |
| Brookfield Community School | SO31 7DU | Requires improvement |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill | SO16 8FA | Requires improvement |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield | SO19 9NA | Requires improvement |
| Oasis Academy Sholing | SO19 8PH | Requires improvement |
| The Hamble School | SO31 4NE | Requires improvement |
| The Toynbee School | SO53 2PL | Requires improvement |
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Schools in Southampton: FAQ
How many schools are there in Southampton?
There are 205 registered schools in Southampton on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data, 173 primary and 31 secondary. 66% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Southampton?
40 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Southampton, with 96 more rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so the property's distance to the school usually decides admission.
How do school ratings affect Southampton house prices?
Homes inside the catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically carry a 5-15% premium. Before offering on a Southampton property, run a free HomeBuyerCheck report to see the schools near that exact address alongside flood, crime and sales history.
How do I check schools near a specific Southampton address?
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