Noadswood School
Southampton, SO45 4ZF · Hampshire · secondary school
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41st of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 908 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.9 · 30 | 30% | 0.89 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.34 · 25 | 25% | 0.61 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.6 · 37 | 10% | 0.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Noadswood School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.34, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,102 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,125. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific steps are being taken to address the gap in the similar-intake comparison? How does the current inspection rating reflect recent changes in teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Noadswood School
Overview
Noadswood School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and friendly place to learn" with strong, supportive relationships between staff and pupils. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, having broadened the curriculum and prioritised reading, though inconsistencies in teaching delivery remain.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, valued, and listened to, with a "positive working atmosphere" and high praise for pastoral support and sports facilities.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with subject leaders ensuring knowledge builds logically; history now includes a "wider range of historical topics" such as women’s achievements.
- Reading has a "high profile," with specialist teaching for weaker readers and tutor time used to promote a "love of reading."
- The school caters "particularly well" for pupils with physical disabilities, offering adapted sports and full subject access.
- Staff are "highly motivated" and appreciate leaders’ concern for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure consistent curriculum implementation, as teachers sometimes move on too quickly without consolidating learning or addressing misconceptions.
- Leaders should promote modern foreign languages more effectively, as current uptake is "well below national averages," limiting pupils’ ability to achieve the English Baccalaureate.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems, meticulous record-keeping, and staff who know how to respond to concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.2 |
| 2024/25 | 45.5 |
| 2025/26 | 43.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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