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Cantell School
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.7 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,288
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 80% of schools, this secondary institution demonstrates strong overall performance. Students achieve a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.9, placing them in the top 44% nationally, although only 49% attain a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. The school is well-regarded by parents and offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.9 | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.1%
White Other11.5%
Asian Other10.8%
Asian Pakistani10.6%
Asian Indian9.5%
Black African7.6%
Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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50.94167, -1.39925 · SO16 3GJ
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN116469
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.cantell.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cantell School rated by Ofsted?
Cantell School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Cantell School a good school?
Cantell School scores 79.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cantell School in GCSEs?
Cantell School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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