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The Polygon School

Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FH

A Good-rated special school in Southampton.

Foundation special school
Boys
Pupils
76
Ages
11-16
FSM
81.6%
Attainment 8
1.9
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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%

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 (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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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