The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024). Girls only.
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 9–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 26
- Capacity
- 100%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Head
- Miss Philippa Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
December 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
July 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
August 2020 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
November 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
February 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
September 2009 | Inspection
Location
399 Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringwell School
Special school · Very close
Thornhill Primary School
Primary · 569m away
Kanes Hill Primary School
Primary · 679m away
Woodlands Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Valentine Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Harefield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sholing Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sholing Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Serendipity School's Ofsted rating?
The Serendipity School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Serendipity School?
The Serendipity School currently has 26 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Serendipity School take?
The Serendipity School caters for pupils aged 9 to 19.
Where is The Serendipity School?
The Serendipity School is in Southampton, SO19 6DS, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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