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Weston Secondary School
Requires Improvementgraded 06/02/2024Ages 11–16738 pupilsNone
Weston Secondary School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Southampton. The school has around 738 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 06/02/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 31.4 and 18% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Southampton can view Weston Secondary School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/02/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance85.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence44.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS96%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals61.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language39.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 831.1
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths24%
Grade 4+ English & maths37%
EBacc entry10%
EBacc average point score2.73
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Southampton
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