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

8 state primary schools within 2 miles and 9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SO45, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near SO45

8 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of SO45, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Wildground Junior School

    State primary · Southampton · 0.51 miles

    73of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · 0.51 miles

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2025: Improved significantly. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.9 of 20 points

      0.51 miles from the middle of SO45, 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 little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Wildground Infant School

    State primary · Southampton · 0.55 miles

    71of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) (2023) · 0.55 miles

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

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

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2023: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.5 of 20 points

      0.55 miles from the middle of SO45, 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 little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Manor Church of England Infant School

    State primary · Church of England · Southampton · 1.1 miles

    67of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

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

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

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

    • Distancematters9.1 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of SO45, 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 little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Cadland Primary School

    State primary · Holbury · 1.5 miles

    64of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 26% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% 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

    • Distancematters4.7 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of SO45, 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 little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Hythe Primary School

    State primary · Southampton · 1.4 miles

    62of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: better than 44% of schools in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 14,817 state schools in England: 62% 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, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.8 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of SO45, 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 little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Waterside Primary School

    State primary · Southampton · 1.1 miles

    58of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 58
    • 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, November 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.4 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of SO45, 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 little3.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 7.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Orchard Junior School

    State primary · Southampton · 1.1 miles

    54of 100

    Places reached 0.83 miles in 2026 · results: top 50% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points

      Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.5 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of SO45, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters14.7 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 3 place went to a home 0.83 miles away; this school is 1.05 miles from the middle of SO45, further than that. 4 applicants were refused a place. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.1% 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 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Orchard Infant School

    State primary · Southampton · 1.1 miles

    51of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 1.1 miles · not every first choice met in 2026

    How it scored 51
    • 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, March 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.5 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of SO45, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026, 3 applicants for Reception were refused a place; we hold no figure for how far places reached. In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 86 of 88. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near SO45

9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SO45, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Lift New Forest

    State secondary · Southampton · 0.94 miles

    70of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.94 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters3 of 20 points

      Better than 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.51 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.2 of 20 points

      0.94 miles from the middle of SO45, 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 little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 10.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Noadswood School

    State secondary · Southampton · 1.1 miles

    62of 100

    Places reached 2.44 miles in 2026 · 1.1 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.34 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

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

    • Distancematters15.6 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of SO45, 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 2.44 miles away; this school is 1.09 miles from the middle of SO45, closer than that. 43 applicants were refused a place. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 29.9 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 little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Applemore College

    State secondary · Southampton · 1.6 miles

    62of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.6 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters1.2 of 20 points

      Better than 6% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.74 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.5 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of SO45, 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 little3.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 21.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St Anne's Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Girls · Southampton · 4.6 miles

    56of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (2022) · results: top 9% in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters18.4 of 20 points

      Top 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.72 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2022: School remains Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.7 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of SO45, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.23 miles away; this school is 4.59 miles from the middle of SO45, further than that. Southampton City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 10.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. The Hamble School

    State secondary · Southampton · 3.6 miles

    49of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2025) · places reached 2.74 miles in 2026 · results: better than 36% of schools in England

    How it scored 49
    • Resultsmatters7.3 of 20 points

      Better than 36% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.7 of 20 points

      3.6 miles from the middle of SO45, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters13.9 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.74 miles away; this school is 3.57 miles from the middle of SO45, further than that. 4 applicants were refused a place. Hampshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 26.7 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 little4.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Weston Secondary School

    State secondary · Southampton · 3.2 miles

    45of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 20 on average · 3.2 miles

    How it scored 45
    • Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points

      Better than 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.71 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.1 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of SO45, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 88.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. St Mark's Church of England School

    State all-through · Church of England · Southampton · 4.8 miles

    33of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 28 on average · absence 7.8% (similar schools 9.7%)

    How it scored 33
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1 of 20 points

      4.8 miles from the middle of SO45, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.87 miles away; this school is 4.76 miles from the middle of SO45, further than that. Southampton City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 16.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Oasis Academy Mayfield

    State secondary · Southampton · 3.8 miles

    33of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 25 on average · 3.8 miles

    How it scored 33
    • Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points

      Better than 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.37 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5 of 20 points

      3.8 miles from the middle of SO45, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0.9 of 20 points

      In 2025 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.92 miles away; this school is 3.75 miles from the middle of SO45, further than that. Southampton City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 47.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Oasis Academy Sholing

    State secondary · Southampton · 4.2 miles

    22of 100

    Classes of 24 on average · absence 11.0% (similar schools 9.0%) · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)

    How it scored 22
    • Resultsmatters1.8 of 20 points

      Better than 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.66 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of SO45, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2023 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.22 miles away; this school is 4.25 miles from the middle of SO45, further than that. Southampton City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 7.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 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

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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