Southampton Solent University, Southampton
Southampton Solent University is a school for pupils in Southampton.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Southampton Solent University in detail
Southampton Solent University in its own words
In its own words: "Solent University is all about creating opportunities: for its students, for its staff, for its partners. It offers expertise and experiences you couldn’t get anywhere else, opening doors and making introductions."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Southampton Central Rail Station, about 940 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
24 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Solent University, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Southampton Solent University stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1380 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Southampton (352), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Southampton Solent University provides apprentices with expert teaching in well-equipped facilities and gives them real-world experience through partnerships with major employers like Heathrow Airport. The university excels at supporting apprentices to develop confidence and apply new skills successfully in their workplaces, with many gaining promotions after completing their apprenticeship. Staff provide strong academic support, particularly for those returning to study after time away from education.
Key Strengths
- Knowledgeable staff and high-quality teaching facilities, including medical simulation suites for nursing practice
- Well-planned curriculum that develops theoretical knowledge before practical application in the workplace
- Effective use of questioning and feedback to check and deepen learning
- Strong partnerships with businesses and industry leaders who deliver masterclasses and guest speaker sessions
- Excellent support for apprentices with additional learning needs and those returning to education
Areas for Improvement
- Too many apprentices remain past their planned end date without attempting their final assessment
- Quality and content of progress reviews varies too much, with inconsistent target-setting for workplace skill development
- Apprentices don't always receive clear information about their skills gaps or how to close them
- Support for functional skills in English and mathematics needs further development to show full impact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Gym memberships, sports clubs, nature projects, volunteering, leadership insights sessions, crisis management masterclasses
Southampton Solent University is a higher education institution offering apprenticeships across nursing, engineering, technology, and management fields. The university was rated Good overall for the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and apprenticeships.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Southampton Solent University
Steering a career amongst global shipping giants
2 Oct 2026
From clearing to a graduate career in aerospace finance
1 Oct 2026
Erasmus Charter to expand international opportunities
30 Sep 2026
From Southampton Solent University's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 162
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 37
- Children hurt
- 16
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 162 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 37 serious and 125 slight.
16 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
26 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
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.
Inspection History(4)
Questions parents ask about Southampton Solent University
What is the catchment area for Southampton Solent University?
No fixed boundary. When Southampton Solent University is oversubscribed, Southampton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Southampton Solent University?
Apply through Southampton's coordinated admissions process, naming Southampton Solent University 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 Southampton Solent University?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 162 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 37 serious and 125 slight. 16 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 11 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 26 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 Southampton Solent University?
Southampton Solent University is at East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)