The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 697
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 19.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- RAISE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Jones
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sika Avenue, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBerrywood Primary School
Primary · 723m away
Boorley Park
Primary · 927m away
Wildern School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Shamblehurst Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Freegrounds Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Freegrounds Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Wellstead Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Deer Park School a selective school?
No. Deer Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Deer Park School's Ofsted rating?
Deer Park School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Deer Park School?
Deer Park School currently has 697 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Deer Park School take?
Deer Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Deer Park School?
Deer Park School is in Southampton, SO30 2HT, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Deer Park School have a sixth form?
No, Deer Park School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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