The Hamble School
95%
Capacity
1,099
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About The Hamble School
The Hamble School is a state-funded Does not apply secondary school serving the Eastleigh community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 1,099 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 1,152 places).
Ofsted has rated The Hamble School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louisa Cambridge, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.18 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 45.2. Additionally, ranked 1964th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 5 in Eastleigh.
The Hamble School is a popular choice with families — it received 349 applications for 250 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 233 were first-preference applications.
The Hamble School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 87% recommending the school (241 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Hamble School include Swimming Pool, Theatre, Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Astro Turf, Playing Fields, Sixth Form Centre, Library, Tennis Courts, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Martial Arts, Cricket, Rowing and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Coding, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Eastleigh, The Hamble School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Satchell Lane, Southampton, Eastleigh, SO31 4NE |
| Headteacher | Louisa Cambridge |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,099 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,099 / 1,152 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.18)
1964th of 3,141
Nationally
297th of 461
In South East
4th of 5
In Eastleigh
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/231%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 188 pupils).
- Sixth form college52%
- FE college33%
- Employment5%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Not sustained4%
- School sixth form (stay)1%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Ofsted Parent View
241 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed250
349
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
233 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: thehambleschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British83.8%
- White (other)6.8%
- Mixed4.6%
- Asian1.4%
- Black0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Satchell Lane, Southampton
Eastleigh, SO31 4NE
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