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Hounsdown School

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

personMr David Veal

corporate_fareHOUNSDOWN SCHOOL

location_onSouthampton, SO40 9FT

language Visit Website phone 2380862981

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,296

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Attainment 8

46.1

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GCSE Rank

#31 in Hampshire

#1,530 of 3,216 nationally

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Hounsdown School is a Academy converter secondary school in Southampton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Hounsdown School is an academy converter in Southampton, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of HOUNSDOWN SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,281 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1, placing the school #31 in Hampshire and #1,530 of 3,216 nationally. 43.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

43.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.7%

Entering EBacc61.90%

EBacc APS4.22

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64.20%

EBacc APS4.25

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS4.52

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.76

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS4.35

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS4.4

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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

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 June 2024

Inspection Report

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21 March 2023

Inspection Report

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19 June 2019

Inspection Report

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15 March 2017

Inspection Report

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11 December 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-06-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2019-06-19

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-03-15

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-12-11

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

4.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.6%(46 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,281 pupils. During this period, there were 63 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.9%, which is below 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)	1,281	63	4.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,287	77	6.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,295	95	7.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,299	100	7.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,302	101	7.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,295	70	5.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,296	90	6.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,292	90	7.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,257	65	5.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,263	37	2.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,263	38	3.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,238	31	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,242	7	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,241	15	1.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,236	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,236	19	1.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,240	19	1.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,236	12	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,243	20	1.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,244	24	1.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,218	20	1.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,223	8	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,224	26	2.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,231	34	2.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,232	10	0.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,235	12	1.0%	3.1%	3

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 74 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 53 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree12%

agree48%

disagree25%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree14%

agree48%

disagree29%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree33%

disagree19%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree16%

agree34%

disagree25%

strongly disagree25%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree27%

agree42%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree48%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree21%

agree53%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree54%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree59%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree25%

agree42%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes70%

no30%

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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

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

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)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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