Hounsdown School

URN: 116434 • Southampton SO40 9FT

Overview

Name
Hounsdown School
URN
116434
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
D J Nightingale (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Jacobs Gutter Lane, Southampton SO40 9FT

Summary

Hounsdown School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Southampton, Hampshire, with a capacity of 1,215 students. The school is led by Headteacher Mr. D Veal, who has extensive experience in Hampshire secondary education. Hounsdown School promotes a culture of mutual respect and kindness, encapsulated in its ethos of "Be the best that you can be" and "Have a Mind to be Kind."

The school aims to provide high-quality teaching and support, fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Hounsdown emphasizes the importance of resilience, encouraging students to learn from their mistakes while prioritising safety and safeguarding within the community. The school values collaboration with parents to ensure that each student is challenged and supported in reaching their full potential.

Hounsdown School is committed to continuous improvement and high expectations for students, staff, and governors alike. The school’s curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for future success, while also instilling traditional values of hard work, honesty, and responsibility.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1215
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2011-07-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1215
2024-09-11 1215
2023-09-11 1215
2022-09-11 1215
2021-09-11 1215
2020-09-11 1215

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