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 | 1268 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.73%
Girls: 39.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 42.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 156 | 98 | 254 |
| 8 | 150 | 104 | 254 |
| 9 | 152 | 102 | 254 |
| 10 | 158 | 97 | 255 |
| 11 | 154 | 97 | 251 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 33.8% |
| White, Other | 12.4% |
| Asian, Other | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 10.3% |
| Indian | 9.2% |
| African | 6.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2023-02-02 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-09-26 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-11-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-04 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-09-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-06-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-03-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-12-07 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-07-04 | Inspection | Inspection |
| 2004-09-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.21 | 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:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| 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 |
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The Gregg Preparatory School
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1.16 miles |
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Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1NX |
1.28 miles |
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Mansbridge Primary School
Octavia Road, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2LX |
1.32 miles |
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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 |
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Shirley Junior School
Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5XE |
1.5 miles |
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Stoneham Park Primary Academy
Whieldon Way, North Stoneham Park, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9SB |
1.51 miles |
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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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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 |
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Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5FW |
3.09 miles |