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Cantell School
Southampton·South East·Foundation School
SecondaryFoundation SchoolAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
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In terms of academic performance, Cantell School has a Progress 8 score of +0.21 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 45.6, 66% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 1,288 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 9.5%, 31% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.9%.
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Cantell School has a Progress 8 score of +0.21, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 45.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
66% of students at Cantell School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Cantell School has an overall absence rate of 7.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Cantell School is 9.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Cantell School has 1,288 pupils on roll.
31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
22% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Cantell School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Cantell School is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Cantell School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
146/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
65/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 13.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Southampton area
6.8
Above Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.