How many pupils does Testwood School have?

Testwood School has 854 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Testwood School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Testwood School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39 in 2025/26.

Is Testwood School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Testwood School is part of TESTWOOD SCHOOL.

Where is Testwood School?

Testwood School is located at Testwood Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW.

Testwood School

Testwood Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

854

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Testwood School

Testwood School is an academy converter in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 854 pupils on roll. It is part of TESTWOOD SCHOOL. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39 (2025/26). 31.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% 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: 854 / 1,215 (70%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

31.1%

Free school meals

6.2%

EAL

4.3%

SEN support

11.9%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.0

Attainment 8

162 pupils

27.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

46.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

75%

Stayed in education

10%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.6%

Overall absence

28.5%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

52.28

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

16.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

12.75

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£56,015

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,660 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -3 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,528

Spend per pupil

£8,649

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Testwood Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW
Phone: 02380862146
Headteacher: Tim Webber
Website: http://www.testwoodschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

TESTWOOD SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Testwood School?: Testwood School is an academy converter in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Testwood School have?: Testwood School has 854 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Testwood School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Testwood School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39 in 2025/26.
Is Testwood School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Testwood School is part of TESTWOOD SCHOOL.
Where is Testwood School?: Testwood School is located at Testwood Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW.

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