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The Polygon School

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The Polygon School

Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FH

Foundation special school · Ages 11–16 · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2016

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

Academic picture

1.9school · 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
1.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

1.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/241.246.4
2024/251.946.0

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
2023/24-2.090.00
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.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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St Anne's Catholic School
0.69 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
St Mark's Church of England School
0.94 km away · Voluntary controlled school
Good
New Avenue School
1.12 km away · Other independent special school
King Edward VI School
1.42 km away · Other independent school
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
1.82 km away · Academy 16-19 converter

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About The Polygon School

The Polygon School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.9. The school has around 76 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FH | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2022 — School remains Good
  3. Dec 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Polygon School

What is The Polygon School's Ofsted rating?
The Polygon School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are The Polygon School's latest exam results?
The Polygon School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Polygon School located?
The Polygon School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO15 2FH).
How many pupils attend The Polygon School?
The Polygon School has around 76 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Polygon School with other schools?
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