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Hounsdown School

Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9FT

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

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

Academic picture

46.1school · 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

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

46.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.646.4
2023/2446.646.4
2024/2546.146.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.160.00
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
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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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