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Swanmore College
Goodgraded 25/05/2023Ages 11–161,332 pupilsDoes not apply
Swanmore College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Southampton, within the Hampshire local authority. The school has around 1,332 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/05/2023, Swanmore College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.2 and 58% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Southampton can view Swanmore College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.4
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
Grade 4+ English & maths76%
EBacc entry22%
EBacc average point score4.31
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Southampton
All schools in Southampton →Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt John the Baptist Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miBishops Waltham Infant SchoolOutstanding · 1.3 miBishop's Waltham Junior SchoolGood · 1.3 miWickham Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.6 miDroxford Junior SchoolOutstanding · 2.5 mi
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