The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 229 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 134 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,288
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Aspire Community Trust
- Head
- Mr Harry Kutty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
July 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBassett Green Primary School
Primary · 618m away
Great Oaks School
Special school · 743m away
The Bridge
Independent · 768m away
Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Nursery · 809m away
Vermont School
Special school · 840m away
Swaythling Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Primary · 991m away
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cantell School a selective school?
No. Cantell School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cantell School's Ofsted rating?
Cantell School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cantell School?
Cantell School currently has 1,288 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cantell School take?
Cantell School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cantell School?
Cantell School is in Southampton, SO16 3GJ, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cantell School have a sixth form?
No, Cantell School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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