Testwood School
URN: 137315 • Southampton SO40 3ZW
Overview
- Name
- Testwood School
- URN
- 137315
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TESTWOOD SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Webber (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02380862146
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Testwood Lane, Southampton SO40 3ZW
Summary
Testwood School is a mixed secondary academy located in Southampton, Hampshire, with a current enrolment of 854 students and a capacity for 1,215. Established as an academy in 2011, the school caters to students aged 11 to 16 and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment. The school’s ethos is built around three core values: caring, inclusive, and ambitious, which aim to nurture students into respectful, resilient individuals who take responsibility within their community.
The curriculum at Testwood School is designed to prepare students for their future, offering a range of choices tailored to their needs and aspirations. The school emphasizes strong pastoral care to ensure that each student thrives academically and personally. In partnership with parents and carers, Testwood School strives to create a happy and rewarding educational experience.
Testwood School actively engages with its community, encouraging collaboration among students, staff, and families. The school council, along with other stakeholders, plays a vital role in shaping the school's vision and values, ensuring that the everyday experiences of students align with the school's goals. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Testwood School is designed to prepare students for their future, offering a range of choices tailored to their needs and aspirations. The school emphasizes strong pastoral care to ensure that each student thrives academically and personally. In partnership with parents and carers, Testwood School strives to create a happy and rewarding educational experience.
Testwood School actively engages with its community, encouraging collaboration among students, staff, and families. The school council, along with other stakeholders, plays a vital role in shaping the school's vision and values, ensuring that the everyday experiences of students align with the school's goals. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Trustee Vacancies (governance)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (sen)
- Wellbeing Charter (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Term Dates (download)
- Assembly Rota (download)
- GCSE Results (download)
- Skip to content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (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
- Hampshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TESTWOOD SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1215
- Pupils
- 854
- Boys
- 408
- Girls
- 446
- FSM %
- 30.20
- Open date
- 2011-08-17
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 854 | 408 | 446 | 1215 | 30.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 876 | 431 | 445 | 1215 | 28.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 803 | 409 | 394 | 1215 | 26.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 803 | 409 | 394 | 1215 | 26.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 772 | 387 | 385 | 1215 | 22.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 731 | 356 | 375 | 1215 | 18.50 |
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