Southlands School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
49
AGES
7 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(04/02/2025)
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2%
NATIONAL AVG. 15.0%
Pupils with SEN support
Vicars Hill
Boldre
Lymington
SO41 5QB
01590675350

School Description

The school provides pupils with a highly engaging and enriching educational experience. Some pupils report that this is the first time they have had a positive experience in a school setting. The commitment to understanding the needs of pupils and providing an ambitious, individualised curriculum is central to the school’s success. As a result, pupils achieve success and are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education. The annual celebration day enables individual achievements and efforts to be recognised by all stakeholders. Due to the extremely inclusive nature of the school, pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. They are proud to attend this school and appreciate the support provided to them. Ensuring pupils have a voice is a high priority, and pupils are eager to share their thoughts, feelings and views. This is captured through the work done with the school council, as well as through informal conversations. The school places positive relationships at the heart of its ethos. Staff expertly model the expectations of behaviour, and pupils are keen to meet these. Respect and kindness are integral. A calm and supportive atmosphere is evident throughout the school. Pupils are supported well during social times to use the school’s extensive grounds and equipment.

Southlands School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating


“Staff are amazing”


This school has been amazing for my grandson. We are kept informed of his progress weekly. Any ups and downs we work together to solve. I could not ask for a better school than Southlands. Tge staff are amazing and my grandson talks non stop about his music teacher who is teaching him how to play the drums. If I need to ask anything, I just email and always get a reply straight away on the same day. This is his first year at Southlands and he's thriving. There us everything he needs at this school from an outdoor swimming pool to a gardening centre and cookery classes . The food he brings home I am amazed by. I woudl recommend this school 100 percent. If anyone has a children with Autism or Aspergers, I would recommend they look at this school. I feel truly blessed that my grandson was accepted.
62% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 23% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>23, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 23% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 23% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>23, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 15% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 23% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>23, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 23% Strongly Agree 31% Agree 0% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 31% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>23, "strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>31, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 31% Agree 23% Disagree 23% Strongly Disagree 23% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>23, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 8% Strongly Agree 38% Agree 8% Disagree 23% Strongly Disagree 23% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>8, "strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>23, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 15% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 15% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 31% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 31% Agree 38% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 46% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 23% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 23% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Yes 62% No 38% {"yes"=>62, "no"=>38} Figures based on 13 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 10% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 30% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>30, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 30% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>30, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 10% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 30% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>30, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 30% Agree 30% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 30% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>30, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 11-11-2019
Strongly Agree 10% Agree 40% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 40% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>40, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 11-11-2019

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