The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 9–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 13
- Capacity
- 54%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Head
- Mr Anthony Merriman
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
62 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBevois Town Primary School
Primary · 404m away
Banister Primary School
Primary · 437m away
St Anne's Catholic School
Secondary · 478m away
The Gregg Preparatory School
Independent · 697m away
Mount Pleasant Juniors
Primary · 863m away
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Primary · 946m away
King Edward VI School
Independent · 967m away
Mount Pleasant Infants
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is New Avenue School a selective school?
Yes. New Avenue School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is New Avenue School's Ofsted rating?
New Avenue School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Avenue School?
New Avenue School currently has 13 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Avenue School take?
New Avenue School caters for pupils aged 9 to 16.
Where is New Avenue School?
New Avenue School is in Southampton, SO17 1XS, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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