Hounsdown School

URN: 137229 • Southampton SO40 9FT

Overview

Name
Hounsdown School
URN
137229
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
HOUNSDOWN SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Veal (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
02380862981
Website
Visit
Address
Jacobs Gutter Lane, Southampton SO40 9FT

Summary

Hounsdown School is a mixed secondary academy located in Southampton, Hampshire, with a current enrolment of 1,281 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,215. The school is committed to fostering a culture of mutual respect and personal growth, encapsulated in its ethos of "Be the best that you can be" and "Have a Mind to be Kind." Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. D Veal, who has extensive experience in Hampshire secondary schools, Hounsdown aims to provide high-quality teaching and support to help students reach their full potential.

The school prioritises safety and safeguarding while promoting strong relationships within the school community. Hounsdown School places a significant emphasis on traditional values such as hard work, honesty, and respect, encouraging students to learn from challenges and mistakes. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and supportive, with a focus on developing literacy skills and critical thinking.

Collaboration with parents is highly valued, as the school believes that a strong partnership is essential for student success. Hounsdown School actively seeks to improve and adapt its practices to ensure a positive learning environment for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk/.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
HOUNSDOWN SCHOOL
Capacity
1215
Pupils
1281
Boys
672
Girls
609
FSM %
16.60
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1281 672 609 1215 16.60
2024-09-11 1299 664 635 1215 14.90
2023-09-11 1263 645 618 1215 11.70
2022-09-11 1263 645 618 1215 11.70
2021-09-11 1242 647 595 1215 11.30
2020-09-11 1236 648 588 1215 9.10

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