Redbridge Community School
URN: 116453 • Southampton SO16 9RJ
Overview
- Name
- Redbridge Community School
- URN
- 116453
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Reach Cooperative Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jason Ashley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02380771381
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cuckmere Lane, Southampton SO16 9RJ
Summary
Redbridge Community School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Southampton, accommodating 1,120 pupils with a capacity of 1,050. The school prides itself on being at the heart of its community, fostering a strong ethos of care and respect. This supportive environment prioritises the learning and success of each student, ensuring that every individual feels valued and included.
The curriculum at Redbridge is broad and balanced, offering a variety of subjects including Public Services, 3D Design, and Dance, alongside traditional academic courses. The school also provides numerous extracurricular activities, such as the recently launched Drone Club, which enhances students' learning experiences outside the classroom.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (55.70%), Redbridge is committed to raising attainment and excellence for all its students. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, celebrating achievements and fostering a sense of belonging among its diverse student body.
The curriculum at Redbridge is broad and balanced, offering a variety of subjects including Public Services, 3D Design, and Dance, alongside traditional academic courses. The school also provides numerous extracurricular activities, such as the recently launched Drone Club, which enhances students' learning experiences outside the classroom.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (55.70%), Redbridge is committed to raising attainment and excellence for all its students. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, celebrating achievements and fostering a sense of belonging among its diverse student body.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Report an Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) (sen)
- Statutory Notice – Resource Provision The Beacon Redbridge Community School June 2025 (download)
- Music Development Plan (download)
- Instagram (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Term Dates & School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
- Youtube (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (73.8)
- Brookfield Community School (69.8)
- Cantell School (67.4)
- Wildern School (67.0)
- Bitterne Park School (66.6)
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Reach Cooperative Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1120
- Boys
- 603
- Girls
- 517
- FSM %
- 55.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1120 | 603 | 517 | 1050 | 55.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1100 | 579 | 521 | 1050 | 49.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1048 | 545 | 503 | 1050 | 46.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1048 | 545 | 503 | 1050 | 46.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1043 | 530 | 513 | 1050 | 43.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1040 | 525 | 515 | 1050 | 37.90 |
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