Weston Secondary School
Southampton, SO19 9QP · Southampton · secondary school
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11th 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 — 1.4/10 against 156 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 19.6 · 3 | 30% | 0.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.71 · 8 | 25% | 0.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 30.3 · 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.
Weston Secondary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 31.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.71 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, T20 Cricket, and watch Hamilton at The Mayflower. Trips include Iceland, Paris 2025, and Marwell Zoo.
Getting in
The published school roll is 653 pupils against a stated capacity of 999. 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 actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating?
What Ofsted said about Weston Secondary School
Overview
Weston Secondary School is described as a "diverse and vibrant community" with "high ambitions" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. However, the report states that "improvements are not yet fully secure," noting significant variability in teaching quality and inconsistent pupil attendance which currently hinders achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" with knowledge "clearly sequenced," supported by significant trust investment in staff training.
- Special educational needs provisions in ‘The Hive’, ‘Gateway’ and ‘Horizons’ are "effective," with staff demonstrating a "strong understanding" of individual needs.
- Leadership and management are rated "Good," with trustees providing a "clear vision" and effective support to increase school capacity.
- A "well-designed plan" exists for personal, social, health and economic education, offering pupils access to "effective and appropriate careers information."
- Safeguarding arrangements are confirmed as "effective," with most pupils feeling safe and knowing who to speak to.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must develop the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver the curriculum consistently, as current implementation varies and not all pupils are learning as well as they should.
- The school needs to take further action to improve attendance and punctuality, as irregular attendance is having a "significant impact" on learning.
- Staff require support to teach the personal, social, health and economic education programme "consistently well" so all pupils benefit fully from personal development provision.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 31.2 |
| 2024/25 | 31.1 |
| 2025/26 | 30.3 |
| 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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