Ofsted: Good

The Polygon School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Benjamin Penfold

corporate_fareSouthampton Co-operative Learning Trust

location_onSouthampton, SO15 2FH

language Visit Website phone 2380636776

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2016

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Students

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Attainment 8

2.4

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Southampton

#4,423 of 4,663 nationally

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The Polygon School is a Foundation special school school in Southampton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Polygon School is a foundation special school in Southampton, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of Southampton Co-operative Learning Trust. The school has approximately 76 pupils on roll, of whom 83% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.4, placing the school #17 in Southampton and #4,423 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2016. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 6.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 14.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

2.4

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0

2023

Progress 8 Score

-2.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.24

2022

Progress 8 Score

-2.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.1

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.27

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

71%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

60%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)60%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)40%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

50%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)43%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)50%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

53%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)47%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)33%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

53%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)47%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)33%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 March 2022

Inspection Report

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08 December 2016

Inspection Report

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26 January 2015

Inspection Report

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24 September 2014

Inspection Report

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26 September 2012

Inspection Report

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12 January 2011

Inspection Report

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25 November 2009

Inspection Report

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07 February 2007

Inspection Report

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22 April 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2016-12-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-09-24

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.3%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 76 pupils. During this period, there were 6 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	76	6	7.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	77	16	20.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	73	10	13.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	72	9	12.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	71	15	21.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	71	11	15.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	69	8	11.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	68	11	16.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	69	6	8.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	65	15	23.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	67	13	19.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	69	7	10.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	69	1	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	68	4	5.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	64	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	64	4	6.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	65	9	13.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	65	4	6.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	65	4	6.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	62	17	27.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	61	13	21.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	61	7	11.5%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	60	7	11.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	58	7	12.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	56	5	8.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	55	6	10.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 60 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

The Polygon School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover