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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 measures— 2024/25

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.

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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

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?
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