SchoolScoresRegents Park Community College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST
King Edward Avenue, Southampton, SO16 4GW
023 8032 5444 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 November 2018. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Southampton comparisons use the 16 of its 24 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 20% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 80% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 26% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 70% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 55 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 74% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 50% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 87 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 43% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 71% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 24% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southampton figures pool parents at the Southampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
188 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 116450), before it changed to its current form.
35% — 4 points below the Southampton average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% | 39% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 43 | 41.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
177 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 116450), before it changed to its current form.
91% — about the same as the Southampton average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 2% | 5% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 56% | 53% | 13% |
| Further education college | 29% | 24% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southampton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 146 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 124 |
| Of those, offered a place | 119 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 351 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 41.6% | 40.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.1% | 16.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.4% | 27.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 18% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5% | 10.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 26% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.2% | 26.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 62% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4 | 24.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 9.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 12th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 30% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9 | 15.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 10.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 83% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.1% | 15.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Upper Shirley High School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mark's CofE School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Oasis Academy Lord's Hill 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Redbridge Community School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VI School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- Richard Taunton Sixth Form College 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · D average A level grade
- St Anne's Catholic School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- Testwood School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cantell School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hounsdown School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Regents Park Community College's Ofsted rating?
Regents Park Community College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Regents Park Community College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Regents Park Community College?
66% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Regents Park Community College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Regents Park Community College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 124 families put Regents Park Community College as their first choice for 146 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 119 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152205.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.