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Redbridge Community School

Southampton, SO16 9RJSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
Progress 8
-0.99
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
174 1st-choice / 199 places
Ranking
#3,011
of 3,141 nationally

About Redbridge Community School

Redbridge Community School in Southampton is a secondary school that is currently oversubscribed, a clear signal of local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 261 applications for 199 places, with 174 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.31. The school is operating at near full capacity, with 1,120 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of 1,112. Its intake is notably different from the national average when it comes to disadvantage: 55.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that is significantly higher than the national secondary average. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state school for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form or nursery provision. It is led by headteachers Emily, Alex Bell, and Hoyle, and was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2023.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCuckmere Lane, Southampton, Southampton, SO16 9RJ
HeadteacherEmily/ Alex Bell/ Hoyle
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils1,120
Free School Meals (FSM)55.7%
School Capacity1,120 / 1,112 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
ICT SuiteSwimming PoolLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreSports HallDining HallArt StudiosTheatreScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballBasketballCricketSwimmingGymnasticsBadmintonRowingNetballDance

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingChessGardeningDuke of EdinburghDebate

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 14:45

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

Source: redbridgecommunityschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Redbridge Community School

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