Hounsdown School
Academy converter
Southampton, SO40 9FT
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 43% in England
4 of 9 in New Forest
Pupils
1,283
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
8.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 46.6 | 46.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 48% | 44% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 47% | 45% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 | -0.21 | — |
68% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Testwood School · 1.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 20% in England
- Redbridge Community School · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Regents Park Community College · 2.5 mi · No rating
- Oasis Academy Lord's Hill · 2.9 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 14% in England
- St Mark's Church of England School · 3.1 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Upper Shirley High School · 3.4 mi · Good · Top 37% in England
The neighbourhood
Hounsdown School is in Totton Town (typical home £302,500, crime high).
What is Hounsdown School's Ofsted rating?
Hounsdown School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Hounsdown School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Hounsdown School is in the top 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.