The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.6
11.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
Band 4Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- ST ANNE'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Julian Waterfield (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBanister Primary School
Primary · 324m away
New Avenue School
Independent · 478m away
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Primary · 644m away
Bevois Town Primary School
Primary · 668m away
The Polygon School
Special school · 689m away
Mount Pleasant Juniors
Primary · 836m away
Mount Pleasant Infants
Primary · 911m away
The Gregg Preparatory School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Anne's Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Anne's Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Anne's Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's Catholic School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Catholic School?
St Anne's Catholic School currently has 1,225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anne's Catholic School take?
St Anne's Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Anne's Catholic School?
St Anne's Catholic School is in Southampton, SO15 2WZ, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anne's Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Anne's Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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