Hounsdown School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Southampton, Hampshire
SO40 9FT
Composite score
57.6

Hounsdown School at a glance

Located in Southampton, Hampshire, Hounsdown School is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. The school educates roughly 1,281 pupils aged 11 to 16. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 46.1 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has fallen by 0.5 points compared with the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it around the middle of secondary schools nationally.

44% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 68% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,507
National rank
#238
In South East
#31
In Hampshire
Top 48%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
46.1
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
44%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
68%
% EBacc grade 5+
18%
EBacc average points score
4.22

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,281 % FSM ever-6 17.6% % EAL 5.5% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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