CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED, Hampshire
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hampshire. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED in detail
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED in its own words
In its own words: "Charlton House Independent School is a non-selective, co-educational, independent day school where children aged 3 to 11 years thrive in our unique family environment. Our school benefits from being located close to the heart of Southampton and is uniquely situated within private woodlands and has far-reaching views of the city."
From the headteacher's welcome: "When you think about your child's future, I can guarantee one thing: that you want the very best for them."
The school runs after-school care, from £5 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED are The Gregg School (1 mile), The Gregg Preparatory School (1.4 miles), King Edward VI School (2.1 miles) and The King's School (3.9 miles).
The Gregg SchoolThe Gregg Preparatory SchoolKing Edward VI SchoolThe King's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 8 pupils (17.4%) received SEN support and 2 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bitterne Rail Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dalmally Gardens (s-bound), 260 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 17 January 2023, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
3 December 2024
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 38
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 32 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Southampton is 33 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
15%
Available places
46 pupils
312 places
266 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hampshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hampshire
Across Southampton council
Places available
2,620
Applications
2,668
Got 1st preference
83.4%
Got preferred school
93.4%
All secondary applications across Southampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
21.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
46
Total Pupils
22
Boys
24
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
Questions parents ask about CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
When was CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED last inspected?
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2024.
How many pupils go to CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED?
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED has around 46 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED?
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 38 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 32 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Southampton is 33 (the median across 87 schools, same distance and years).
Where is CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED?
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED is at 57 MIDANBURY LANE, Bitterne Park, Hampshire, Hampshire, SO18 4DJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)