Hounsdown School

About Hounsdown School

Hounsdown School is an academy converter in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,281 pupils on roll. It is part of HOUNSDOWN SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.7 (2025/26). 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,281 / 1,215 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Jacobs Gutter Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9FT

Phone

02380862981

Executive Headteacher

David Veal

Website

http://www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hounsdown School?

Hounsdown School is an academy converter in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Hounsdown School have?

Hounsdown School has 1,281 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hounsdown School's Ofsted rating?

Hounsdown School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024).

How does Hounsdown School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hounsdown School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.7 in 2025/26.

Is Hounsdown School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hounsdown School is part of HOUNSDOWN SCHOOL.

Where is Hounsdown School?

Hounsdown School is located at Jacobs Gutter Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9FT.