Southlands School
Southlands School is an independent special school in Lymington for pupils aged 7 to 19. It has 51 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Southlands School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: March 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Vicars Hill Boldre Lymington Hampshire SO41 5QB |
| Phone | 01590675350 |
| Reference Number | 116564 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 51 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 76.47%
Girls: 23.53% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Southlands School has been rated as outstanding across all key domains, reflecting a robust performance in delivering an enriching educational experience for its pupils, many of whom have specific educational needs. The school excels in creating a highly inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and supported, helping them to thrive academically and personally. The commitment to an individualized curriculum and a strong focus on personal development further enhances the students' learning journeys, preparing them effectively for future educational paths.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 19 Nov 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 May 2008 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2004 | Standard inspection |
| 01 Jun 1998 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly engaging and enriching educational experience.
- Strong commitment to understanding the needs of pupils.
- Ambitious, individualized curriculum tailored for success.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Personal, social, and health education curriculum is well sequenced.
- Strong pastoral provision that builds self-esteem and confidence.
- High prioritization of phonics development.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements and supportive atmosphere.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 2.0% of pupils at Southlands School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 98.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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William Gilpin Church of England Primary School
Pilley Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5QG |
0.54 miles |
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0.57 miles |
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Lymington Church of England Infant School
Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GP |
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Lymington Junior School
Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9GP |
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Pennington Church of England Primary School
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South Baddesley Church of England Primary School & Nursery
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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School
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2.94 miles |
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Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
Sway Road, Brockenhurst Ce Primary & Pre-School, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RX |
3.34 miles |
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Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
Hordle Lane, Hordle, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0FB |
3.46 miles |
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Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School
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Tiptoe Primary School
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Ashley Infant School
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Ashley Junior School
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Beaulieu Village Primary School
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| Name | Distance |
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Hill House School
Rope Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8NE |
0.8 miles |
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Priestlands School
North Street, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8FZ |
1.62 miles |
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East Street Farm
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1.92 miles |
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Brockenhurst College
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What is Southlands School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Southlands School is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2025.
When was Southlands School last inspected by Ofsted?
Southlands School was last inspected in March 2025.
How many pupils does Southlands School have?
Southlands School has 51 pupils on roll.
What age range does Southlands School cover?
Southlands School for pupils aged 7 to 19.
What are Southlands School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Southlands School?
Southlands School is at Vicars Hill, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 5QB.