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Cantell School
Outstandinggraded 26/03/2024Ages 11–161,288 pupils
Cantell School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Southampton. The school has around 1,288 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/03/2024, Cantell School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 46.1 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Southampton can view Cantell School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 26/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846.9
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths49%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake44.0%
Free school meals44.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language41.0%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.1%
Attendance92.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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