Schools across Southampton
Local authority · 88 schools across 4 towns
88
54 primary · 12 secondary
35,292
94% capacity used
21
5 outstanding · 16 good
37,727
2,435 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
67.4%
KS2 Maths
66.1%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,568 spare places
Secondary Schools
424 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
7.5%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
20.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
72
2024/25
Absence trend across Southampton schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
94%
Plans Issued
336
Assessment Requests
569
Tribunal Cases
5
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
41
Lodged
(1.1%)
35
Heard
10
Successful
(29%)
Primary (infant classes)
15
Lodged
(0.5%)
12
Heard
4
Successful
(33%)
Secondary
97
Lodged
(3.4%)
82
Heard
17
Successful
(21%)
Total
138
Lodged
(2.1%)
117
Heard
27
Successful
(23%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.