The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 81% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 53
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 81.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Aspire Community Trust
- Head
- Mrs Louisa Paston (Interim Headteacher) (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Oaks School
Special school · Very close
The Bridge
Independent · 570m away
Cantell School
Secondary · 840m away
Hollybrook Infant School
Primary · 940m away
Hollybrook Junior School
Primary · 979m away
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rosewood Free School
Special school · 1.3km away
Bassett Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Vermont School's Ofsted rating?
Vermont School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Vermont School?
Vermont School currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Vermont School take?
Vermont School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Vermont School?
Vermont School is in Southampton, SO16 7LT, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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