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Hounsdown School

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Hounsdown School

Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9FT

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Pupils
1,281
Ages
11-16
FSM
16.6%
Attainment 8
46.1
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
46.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.7%
Basics 9-5
43.7%

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
61.9%
EBacc APS
4.21
EBacc 9-5
18.3%
EBacc 9-4
29.8%
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About Hounsdown School

Hounsdown School is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. The school has around 1,281 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Jacobs Gutter Lane, Southampton, SO40 9FT | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024Good
  2. Mar 2023School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Mar 2017Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hounsdown School

What is Hounsdown School's Ofsted rating?
Hounsdown School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Hounsdown School's latest exam results?
Hounsdown School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Hounsdown School located?
Hounsdown School is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire (SO40 9FT).
How many pupils attend Hounsdown School?
Hounsdown School has around 1,281 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hounsdown School with other schools?
View Hounsdown 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 Hampshire.