The short version
77% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 49
- Capacity
- 77%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Priddle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
March 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2017 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
November 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
May 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
March 2004 | Inspection
Full inspection
June 1998 | Full Inspection
Location
Vicars Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5QB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilliam Gilpin Church of England Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Walhampton School
Independent · 912m away
Hill House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Lymington Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lymington Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Pennington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Pennington Infant School CLOSED
Primary · 2.6km away
Priestlands School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southlands School's Ofsted rating?
Southlands School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southlands School?
Southlands School currently has 49 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southlands School take?
Southlands School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is Southlands School?
Southlands School is in Lymington, SO41 5QB, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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