King's Academy Lord Wilson, Southampton
King's Academy Lord Wilson is a special school for boys aged 11 to 16 in Southampton, part of King's Group Academies. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
King's Academy Lord Wilson in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to King's Academy Lord Wilson are Fair Ways School (1.1 miles, Good); Light Years School (2.9 miles, Outstanding); St Francis Special School (3.2 miles, Good); and Heathfield Special School (3.2 miles, Good).
Fair Ways SchoolLight Years SchoolSt Francis Special SchoolHeathfield Special School
The trust
King's Academy Lord Wilson is one of 15 schools run by King's Group Academies, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 78% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 67% to a further education college.
Who goes there
80.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at King's Academy Lord Wilson has an education, health and care plan (61 of 61 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
King's Academy Lord Wilson provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Swanwick Rail Station, about 1170 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, King's Academy Lord Wilson issued 138 suspensions, 233.9 for every 100 pupils, and 2 permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
80.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with King's Academy Lord Wilson
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 2 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 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 Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 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
102%
Over capacity
61 pupils
60 places
1 pupil over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southampton
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
61
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
King's Academy Lord Wilson provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
61
Total Pupils
61
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
3.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,006
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
33.7%
Overall absence
78.7%
Persistent absence
61
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about King's Academy Lord Wilson
What are GCSE results like at King's Academy Lord Wilson?
In the 2026 results, pupils at King's Academy Lord Wilson achieved an Attainment 8 score of 18.2. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is King's Academy Lord Wilson's Ofsted rating?
King's Academy Lord Wilson was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for King's Academy Lord Wilson?
No fixed boundary. When King's Academy Lord Wilson is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to King's Academy Lord Wilson?
King's Academy Lord Wilson has around 61 pupils on roll. 80% are eligible for free school meals.
Does King's Academy Lord Wilson have specialist SEN provision?
King's Academy Lord Wilson provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at King's Academy Lord Wilson?
33.7% of sessions were missed at King's Academy Lord Wilson in 2024/25. 78.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to King's Academy Lord Wilson?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming King's Academy Lord Wilson on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near King's Academy Lord Wilson?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 2 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 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 Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is King's Academy Lord Wilson?
King's Academy Lord Wilson is at Montefiore Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7NL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)