Cantell School
Foundation school
Southampton, SO16 3GJ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 49% in England
4 of 11 in Southampton
Pupils
1,313
First preferences per place
1.33
2026/27
Absence
7.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | 45.6 | 46.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 46% | 49% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 49% | 48% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.09 | 0.21 | — |
64% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton · 0.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 9% in England
- Bitterne Park School · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 34% in England
- Upper Shirley High School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 37% in England
- St Anne's Catholic School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 13% in England
- St Mark's Church of England School · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Regents Park Community College · 2.3 mi · No rating
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The neighbourhood
Cantell School is in Bassett Green (typical home £410,000, crime very low).
What is Cantell School's Ofsted rating?
Cantell School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Cantell School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Cantell School is in the top 49% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.