Southampton Solent University
URN: 133878 • Southampton SO14 0YN
Overview
- Name
- Southampton Solent University
- URN
- 133878
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Knowles (since 2025) , Interim Accountable Officer
- Telephone
- 02380319000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- East Park Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YN
Summary
Southampton Solent University, located in the heart of Southampton, is a mixed-gender higher education institution dedicated to providing practical and experiential learning opportunities. The university focuses on equipping students with the skills and connections necessary for successful careers, emphasizing real-world applications of knowledge across a diverse range of courses.
The institution has recently achieved notable recognition, being named among the top ten highest risers in the Guardian University Guide 2026 and improving its ranking significantly in the Times University Guide 2026. This reflects its commitment to enhancing teaching quality and student satisfaction, with top rankings in these areas according to the Complete University Guide 2025.
Southampton Solent University fosters a supportive community for students, offering various resources, including accommodation options and dedicated guidance for parents and carers. The university also maintains strong partnerships with local organisations, such as Southampton FC, to enrich the student experience and provide additional opportunities for engagement and development.
The institution has recently achieved notable recognition, being named among the top ten highest risers in the Guardian University Guide 2026 and improving its ranking significantly in the Times University Guide 2026. This reflects its commitment to enhancing teaching quality and student satisfaction, with top rankings in these areas according to the Complete University Guide 2025.
Southampton Solent University fosters a supportive community for students, offering various resources, including accommodation options and dedicated guidance for parents and carers. The university also maintains strong partnerships with local organisations, such as Southampton FC, to enrich the student experience and provide additional opportunities for engagement and development.
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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
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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