Redbridge Community School
Southampton, SO16 9RJ · Southampton · secondary school
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7th of 11 secondary schools in Southampton we can score, 12 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 181 of them, against 0.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 18.3 · 3 | 30% | 0.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.99 · 3 | 25% | 0.07 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 29.1 · 1 | 10% | 0.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Redbridge Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 32.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.99 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,106 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,112. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific interventions are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Redbridge Community School
Overview
Redbridge Community School is described as an important local beacon with a strong sense of community, where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights an innovative curriculum and exceptional personal development opportunities, noting that staff are committed to high moral values and pupil well-being. While overall effectiveness is rated Good, personal development is judged Outstanding, reflecting the school’s success in fostering ambition and resilience among students.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, being "welcoming, polite and courteous," with bullying being rare and effectively addressed.
- Personal development is "superb," offering a "vast array of clubs, trips and events" including outdoor education and leadership roles.
- The curriculum is innovative and inclusive, with a growing number of pupils achieving the English Baccalaureate through increased foreign language uptake.
- Staff are "loyal and committed," with leaders placing high value on staff trust, workload management, and well-being.
- Reading is a high priority, resulting in pupils reading with "greater fluency and confidence," with quick support for those needing extra help.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use assessment strategies more effectively to check understanding and prevent misconceptions or gaps in learning.
- Lesson planning should better account for pupils’ prior knowledge to ensure activities are sufficiently ambitious and build successfully on existing skills.
- Leaders need to continue prioritising work with families to improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils who miss valuable learning opportunities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having up-to-date training and working productively with agencies to ensure pupils receive timely support.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 32.2 |
| 2024/25 | 32.2 |
| 2025/26 | 29.1 |
| 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.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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