Cantell School Catchment Area
Cantell School is a foundation secondary school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1288 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,288
Pupils
1,250
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Cantell School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Cantell School are allocated by Southampton using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Southampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Southampton catchment area documents →Cantell School — School Information
- Full address
- Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, SO16 3GJ
- Local authority
- Southampton
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 43.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116469
Other Secondary Schools in Southampton
If Cantell School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.
The Hamble School Catchment Area
Community school · SO31 4NE
Brookfield Community School Catchment Area
Community school · SO31 7DU
Swanmore College Catchment Area
Community school · SO32 2RB
Redbridge Community School Catchment Area
Foundation school · SO16 9RJ
Bitterne Park School Catchment Area
Foundation school · SO18 1BU
Woodlands Community College Catchment Area
Foundation school · SO18 5FW
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cantell School
Is Cantell School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Cantell School currently has 1288 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1250 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cantell School? ▾
Admission to Cantell School is managed by Southampton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Cantell School cover? ▾
Cantell School is a secondary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cantell School? ▾
Cantell School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.