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Cantell School

Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, SO16 3GJ

Foundation school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.146.4
2023/2445.646.4
2024/2546.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.090.00
2023/24+0.210.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Outstanding
Upper Shirley High School
2.19 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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