The short version
Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is nearly full at 90% 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
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 130
- Capacity
- 90%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Head
- Mr Liam Gaster
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
Independent · Very close
Beechwood Junior School
Primary · 319m away
Glenfield Infant School
Primary · 444m away
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Primary · 817m away
Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Primary · 836m away
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.2km away
Ridgeway House School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Yarrow Heights School a selective school?
Yes. Yarrow Heights 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 Yarrow Heights School's Ofsted rating?
Yarrow Heights School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yarrow Heights School?
Yarrow Heights School currently has 130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yarrow Heights School take?
Yarrow Heights School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is Yarrow Heights School?
Yarrow Heights School is in SO18 1FS, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yarrow Heights School have a sixth form?
Yes, Yarrow Heights School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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