St Anne's Catholic School
Southampton, SO15 2WZ · Southampton · secondary school
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2nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.8/10 against 690 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 66.7 · 88 | 30% | 2.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.72 · 91 | 25% | 2.29 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.4 · 84 | 10% | 0.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's Catholic School overview
How it's doing
St Anne's is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, following an inspection in 2022. In 2024/25, 66.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.6, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.72 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,189 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,079. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's Catholic School
Overview
St Anne’s Catholic School continues to be an outstanding school, described as a “lively, diverse and inclusive” community where pupils are “well cared for” and have “excellent opportunities.” The report highlights that pupils achieve exceptionally well across all backgrounds, supported by ambitious leaders and staff who are “highly expert in their subjects.”
Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well, with disadvantaged pupils, those speaking English as an additional language, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities performing equally well.
- The curriculum is carefully designed by experienced subject leaders who “lay strong foundations” for future learning, ensuring pupils have the “right knowledge at their fingertips.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with clear and fair rules; bullying is “extremely rare” and tackled expertly by staff.
- Teachers provide targeted support, particularly for early-stage readers and pupils with SEND, enabling them to learn at a similar rate to their peers.
- Governors bring a “wealth of experience” and champion the founders’ Catholic virtues, while leaders streamline workload so teachers can focus on how pupils learn best.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a well-led team that is “vigilant in identifying any pupils who need help or intervention” and maintains meticulous employment checks.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.3 |
| 2024/25 | 55.6 |
| 2025/26 | 54.4 |
| 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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