Deer Park School
URN: 143698 • Southampton SO30 2HT
Overview
- Name
- Deer Park School
- URN
- 143698
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- RAISE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Jones (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01489351100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sika Avenue, Southampton SO30 2HT
Summary
Deer Park School, located in Southampton, Hampshire, is a mixed secondary free school that opened in September 2021. With a current enrolment of 697 pupils and a capacity of 1,050, the school aims to inspire ambition and strengthen community ties while achieving academic excellence. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where positive relationships are built among students and staff.
The curriculum at Deer Park School encompasses a wide range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and various arts and technology disciplines. The school also emphasizes the importance of wellbeing, providing resources and support for mental health, including initiatives like Wellbeing Wednesdays and partnerships with local mental health services.
Community engagement is a key focus, with opportunities for parents and local residents to participate in school events and activities. Deer Park School also offers various extracurricular activities and a House system to encourage student leadership and teamwork, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.
The curriculum at Deer Park School encompasses a wide range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and various arts and technology disciplines. The school also emphasizes the importance of wellbeing, providing resources and support for mental health, including initiatives like Wellbeing Wednesdays and partnerships with local mental health services.
Community engagement is a key focus, with opportunities for parents and local residents to participate in school events and activities. Deer Park School also offers various extracurricular activities and a House system to encourage student leadership and teamwork, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.
Useful links
- Governor (governance)
- Trust & Governance (governance)
- Absence & Attendance (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- AdmissionsAdmissions (other)
- In year admissions (other)
- Admissions Policy (other)
- Year 7 September 2026 Admissions (other)
- Policies & Reports (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
- RAISE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 697
- Boys
- 359
- Girls
- 338
- FSM %
- 19.50
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 697 | 359 | 338 | 1050 | 19.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 487 | 250 | 237 | 1050 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 124 | 63 | 61 | 1050 | 14.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 124 | 63 | 61 | 1050 | 14.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1050 |
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