Located in Southampton, The Hamble School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Hamble School currently has around 1099 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.3% boys and 45.7% girls. Around 25.2% 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 10.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 3% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Satchell Lane, Southampton, SO31 4NE |
| Website: | http://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02380452105 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Louisa Cambridge |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 116413 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1152 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1099 |
| Number of Boys: | 597 |
| Number of Girls: | 502 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.80% | 921 |
| Other White | 6.80% | 75 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 15 |
| African | 1.00% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 9 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamble Primary School Hamble Lane , Hamble SO31 4ND | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Junior School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Infant School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park Business and Enterprise College The Grove , Portsmouth Road SO19 9LX | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chamberlayne College for the Arts Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Secondary School Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | 2out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Hospital School Blundell Lane , Bursledon SO31 1AA | - not rated | 3,019 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.