Located in Southampton, King's Academy Lord Wilson is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
King's Academy Lord Wilson currently has around 59 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 78.0% 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 33%. Persistent absence is recorded at 75.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.9%).
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 60% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (30%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 10% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Montefiore Drive, Southampton, SO31 7NL |
| Website: | https://kgalordwilson.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01489582684 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Nigel Matthias |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140732 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 60 |
| Number of Pupils: | 59 |
| Number of Boys: | 59 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 33% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 75.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.90% | 56 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School Allotment Road , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AP | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Infant School Barnes Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Gate Primary School Northmore Road , Park Gate SO31 6LX | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Junior School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Community School Brook Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7DU | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Lord Wilson Montefiore Drive , Sarisbury Green SO31 7NL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Furzebrook School Coldeast Way , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AT | - not rated | 464 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Pupil Referral Unit Coldeast Way , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AT | - not rated | 464 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.