Pupils
989
The Best Schools In Southampton Rated & Reviewed
School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Southampton. These top schools near Southampton are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.
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Our number one ranked school in Southampton based on our official School Guide Star Rating is King Edward VI School.
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2
Springhill Catholic Primary School is ranked second in Southampton based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.
Pupils
653
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
3
At number 3 in the best schools in Southampton based on our authoritative ranking is Highfield Church of England Primary School.
Pupils
316
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
4
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
See Full ReportThe school ranked at number four in our Southampton league table is Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.
Pupils
414
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
5
Our number five ranked school in Southampton based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Droxford Junior School.
Pupils
169
Ages
7 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
Top 5 best performing schools in Southampton and their catchment areas in Southampton ranked by School Guide in 2026
- King Edward VI School
- Springhill Catholic Primary School
- Highfield Church of England Primary School
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
- Droxford Junior School
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