Applemore College is a secondary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Applemore College currently has around 525 pupils on roll, which is about 68% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 19 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.4%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 74% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Roman Road, Southampton, SO45 4RQ |
| Website: | http://www.applemore.hants.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02380848804 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Clare Williams |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 116504 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 775 |
| Number of Pupils: | 525 |
| Number of Boys: | 272 |
| Number of Girls: | 253 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.40% | 480 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 3 |
| African | 0.60% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Junior School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Infant School Crete Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4JX | 3out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Junior School Armitage Avenue , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | - not rated | 984 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood School Cabot Drive , Dibden SO45 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Pupil Referral Unit Lunedale Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4QN | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Lodge School Main Road , SO45 5TD | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dibden Park School Main Road , Dibden SO45 5TD | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.