Hounsdown School is a secondary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Hounsdown School currently has around 1281 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including SP who stay in school sixth forms and 46% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Jacobs Gutter Lane, Southampton, SO40 9FT |
| Website: | http://www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02380862981 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Veal |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137229 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1215 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1281 |
| Number of Boys: | 672 |
| Number of Girls: | 609 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.70% | 1124 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 47 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 13 |
| African | 1.00% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eling Infant School and Nursery School Road , Totton SO40 9HX | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Junior School Foxhills Lane , Ashurst SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Infant School Foxhills , Colbury SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood Sports College Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Edge School Lydlynch Road , Totton SO40 3DW | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterns School Commercial Road , Totton SO40 3AF | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.