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Hounsdown School

New Forest, SO40 9FTSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
Progress 8
-0.21
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
248 1st-choice / 248 places
Ranking
#2,034
of 3,141 nationally

About Hounsdown School

Hounsdown School is a popular choice for families in the New Forest, with 345 applications for 248 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.39. That means for every place available, nearly 1.4 families wanted it, and the school made 241 offers to first-preference applicants. While official parent satisfaction data isn't published here, the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. The school is a mixed, non-religious secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and currently educates 1,281 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 1,215. Around 16.6% of students are eligible for free school meals, which is in line with the national average for state secondaries.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressJacobs Gutter Lane, Southampton, New Forest, SO40 9FT
HeadteacherDavid Veal
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils1,281
Free School Meals (FSM)16.6%
School Capacity1,281 / 1,215 (105% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Swimming PoolAstro TurfMusic RoomsScience LabsTheatreICT SuiteDining HallLibrarySixth Form CentreGymnasiumPlaying FieldsArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

SwimmingHockeyCross CountryNetballRoundersDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperFilm ClubOrchestraChessDebateGardeningBook ClubScience ClubModel United NationsEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: hounsdown.hants.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hounsdown School

Hounsdown School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.