Hounsdown School Catchment Area
Hounsdown School is a academy converter secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1281 pupils, and a capacity of 1215 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,281
Pupils
1,215
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Hounsdown School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Hounsdown School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hampshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Hounsdown School — School Information
- Full address
- Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9FT
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 16.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137229
Other Secondary Schools in Southampton
If Hounsdown 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 — Hounsdown School
Is Hounsdown School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Hounsdown School currently has 1281 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1215 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hounsdown School? ▾
Admission to Hounsdown School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Hounsdown School cover? ▾
Hounsdown School is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire, 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 Hounsdown School? ▾
Hounsdown School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.