Cantell School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Violet Road Bassett Southampton Hampshire SO16 3GJ |
| Phone | 02380323111 |
| Reference Number | 116469 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1288 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.71%
Girls: 39.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 41.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 156 | 105 | 261 |
| 8 | 157 | 98 | 255 |
| 9 | 157 | 104 | 261 |
| 10 | 153 | 103 | 256 |
| 11 | 159 | 96 | 255 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 33.1% |
| White, Other | 11.5% |
| Asian, Other | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.6% |
| Indian | 9.5% |
| African | 7.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 2024-05-14 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bassett Green Primary School
Honeysuckle Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3BZ |
0.38 miles |
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Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3EP |
0.5 miles |
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Vermont School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
0.52 miles |
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Swaythling Primary School
Mayfield Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3SZ |
0.53 miles |
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Highfield Church of England Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1PX |
0.62 miles |
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Portswood Primary School
Somerset Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3AA |
0.86 miles |
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Hollybrook Infant School
Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RN |
1.05 miles |
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Hollybrook Junior School
Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane, Hollybrook School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RL |
1.06 miles |
|
The Gregg Preparatory School
|
1.16 miles |
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Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1NX |
1.28 miles |
|
Mansbridge Primary School
Octavia Road, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2LX |
1.32 miles |
|
St Denys Primary School
Dundee Road, St Denys, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 2ND |
1.32 miles |
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Shirley Infant School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5LA |
1.5 miles |
|
Shirley Junior School
Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5XE |
1.5 miles |
|
Stoneham Park Primary Academy
Whieldon Way, North Stoneham Park, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9SB |
1.51 miles |
|
Bevois Town Primary School
Cedar Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 6RU |
1.57 miles |
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Oakwood Primary School
Sandpiper Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FD |
1.59 miles |
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Nightingale Primary School
Blackbird Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9JW |
1.73 miles |
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Banister Primary School
Archers Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2LS |
1.78 miles |
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Mount Pleasant Juniors
Mount Pleasant Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0WZ |
1.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Great Oaks School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
0.46 miles |
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Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
0.79 miles |
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RL |
1.31 miles |
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Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA |
1.33 miles |
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Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU |
1.36 miles |
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King Edward VI School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
1.5 miles |
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Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU |
1.53 miles |
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New Avenue School
62 the Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XS |
1.58 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ |
1.87 miles |
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The Gregg School
Townhill Park House, Southampton, SO18 2GF |
1.88 miles |
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Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FS |
2.04 miles |
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Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA |
2.04 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England School
Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5TE |
2.08 miles |
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The Polygon School
Handel Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2FH |
2.23 miles |
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Regents Park Community College
King Edward Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4GW |
2.27 miles |
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FA |
2.43 miles |
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The Cedar School
Redbridge Lane, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XN |
2.64 miles |
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The Toynbee School
Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2PL |
2.78 miles |
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Itchen College
Middle Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7TB |
2.93 miles |
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Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8PH |
3.05 miles |