SchoolScoresTestwood School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of TESTWOOD SCHOOL
Testwood Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3ZW
023 8086 2146 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 June 2015.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
121 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 51% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 70% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 54% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 99 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 92% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 71% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 28 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 69% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 56% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). 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
172 pupils in this year group.
37% — 8 points below the Hampshire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | 45% | 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. | 42.9 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 4.0 | 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.
137 pupils in this year group.
91% — about the same as the Hampshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 23% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 51% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 6% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 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 Hampshire. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 153 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 151 |
| Of those, offered a place | 151 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 236 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.0% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 18% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 25% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.5% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 16% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 39.0 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Lower than 26% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 7th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 59% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 9th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 68% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8% | 13.2%* | 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
- Redbridge Community School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hounsdown School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Lord's Hill 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Regents Park Community College 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Testwood School's Ofsted rating?
Testwood School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 June 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Testwood School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 37% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Testwood School?
87% of the 121 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Testwood School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Testwood School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 151 families put Testwood School as their first choice for 153 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 151 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 137315.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.