The Polygon School
URN: 116624 • Southampton SO15 2FH
Overview
- Name
- The Polygon School
- URN
- 116624
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Southampton Co-operative Learning Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Benjamin Penfold (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02380636776
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Handel Terrace, Southampton SO15 2FH
Summary
The Polygon School is a foundation special school located in Southampton, catering exclusively to boys with a current enrolment of 76 pupils, matching its capacity. The school is committed to fostering a safe and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to develop a lifelong motivation for learning. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the motto "Engage, Inspire, Achieve," emphasizing the importance of recognizing each pupil as an individual and supporting their academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at The Polygon School is designed to remove barriers to learning, ensuring that all students have access to a positive educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on developing social skills, healthy relationships, and making positive choices, working closely with parents and carers to support students in becoming active contributors to society.
The governing body of The Polygon School is diverse and actively seeks community involvement, welcoming new governor applications. The school prioritizes collaboration with families to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all pupils, aiming to equip them for a successful future.
The curriculum at The Polygon School is designed to remove barriers to learning, ensuring that all students have access to a positive educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on developing social skills, healthy relationships, and making positive choices, working closely with parents and carers to support students in becoming active contributors to society.
The governing body of The Polygon School is diverse and actively seeks community involvement, welcoming new governor applications. The school prioritizes collaboration with families to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all pupils, aiming to equip them for a successful future.
Useful links
- Governors Information and Details (governance)
- Governors' Zone (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rosewood Free School (70.2)
- Great Oaks School (64.1)
- Springwell School (63.1)
- Marchwood Park Hospital School (62.7)
- Southampton Hospital School (62.7)
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Southampton Co-operative Learning Trust
- Capacity
- 76
- Pupils
- 76
- Boys
- 76
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 81.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 76 | 76 | 0 | 76 | 81.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 72 | 72 | 0 | 72 | 86.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 65 | 65 | 0 | 72 | 80.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 65 | 65 | 0 | 70 | 80.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 69 | 69 | 0 | 70 | 79.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 64 | 64 | 0 | 70 | 73.40 |
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