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Schools near SO32

Southampton, Hampshire · ranked for your family, with the reasons

4 state primary schools within 2 miles and 4 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SO32, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

iWhere the middle is

How it is worked outThe middle of SO32 is the average position of the 24 schools and nurseries we hold in it.

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  • Distances are as the crow flies.
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State primary schools near SO32

4 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of SO32, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Bishops Waltham Infant School

    State primary · Southampton · 0.62 miles

    73of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · places reached 1.30 miles in 2026 · 0.62 miles

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.8 of 20 points

      0.62 miles from the middle of SO32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.30 miles away; this school is 0.62 miles from the middle of SO32, closer than that. 2 applicants were refused a place. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Bishop's Waltham Junior School

    State primary · Southampton · 0.58 miles

    66of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 0.58 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.2 of 20 points

      0.58 miles from the middle of SO32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 3 place was refused one. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Southampton · 1.2 miles

    54of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.8 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of SO32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 7.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Southampton · 1.3 miles

    47of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.3 miles

    How it scored 47
    • Resultsmatters2.2 of 20 points

      Better than 11% of 14,817 state schools in England: 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.9 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of SO32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 5.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near SO32

4 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SO32, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Swanmore College

    State secondary · Southampton · 0.97 miles

    76of 100

    Places reached 4.76 miles in 2026 · 0.97 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters13.7 of 20 points

      Top 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.25 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.1 of 20 points

      0.97 miles from the middle of SO32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 4.76 miles away; this school is 0.97 miles from the middle of SO32, closer than that. 15 applicants were refused a place. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 22.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Wyvern College

    State secondary · Eastleigh · 4.0 miles

    60of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 49% in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters10.3 of 20 points

      Top 49% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.01 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.9 of 20 points

      4.0 miles from the middle of SO32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 25.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Wildern School

    State secondary · Southampton · 4.5 miles

    52of 100

    Places reached 3.73 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 47% in England

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters10.7 of 20 points

      Top 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.05 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2 of 20 points

      4.5 miles from the middle of SO32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters15.8 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.73 miles away; this school is 4.51 miles from the middle of SO32, further than that. 15 applicants were refused a place. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 34.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Deer Park School

    State secondary · Southampton · 3.7 miles

    45of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 30% in England · absence 6.4% (similar schools 8.5%)

    How it scored 45
    • Resultsmatters14.1 of 20 points

      Top 30% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 50.3 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.2 of 20 points

      3.7 miles from the middle of SO32, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.74 miles away; this school is 3.71 miles from the middle of SO32, further than that. 65 applicants were refused a place. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 22.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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