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Cantell School

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Cantell School

Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, SO16 3GJ

Foundation school
Pupils
1,288
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.3%
Attainment 8
46.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.8%
Basics 9-5
48.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.3%
EBacc APS
4.16
EBacc 9-5
17.3%
EBacc 9-4
23.8%
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About Cantell School

Cantell School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. The school has around 1,288 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Violet Road, Southampton, SO16 3GJ | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cantell School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cantell School

What is Cantell School's Ofsted rating?
Cantell School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Cantell School's latest exam results?
Cantell School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cantell School located?
Cantell School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO16 3GJ).
How many pupils attend Cantell School?
Cantell School has around 1,288 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cantell School with other schools?
View Cantell School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Southampton.