The Polygon School
| Type | Special School / Foundation special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Handel Terrace Southampton Hampshire SO15 2FH |
| Phone | 02380636776 |
| Reference Number | 116624 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 76 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 81.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 15 | Unknown | 15 |
| 8 | 16 | Unknown | 16 |
| 9 | 15 | Unknown | 15 |
| 10 | 18 | Unknown | 18 |
| 11 | 12 | Unknown | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.5% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Report Date | 2026-02-13 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 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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Springhill Catholic Primary School
Milton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2HW |
0.23 miles |
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Banister Primary School
Archers Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2LS |
0.45 miles |
|
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Mansion Road, Freemantle, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3BQ |
0.6 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Ascupart Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1LU |
0.81 miles |
|
Bevois Town Primary School
Cedar Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 6RU |
0.84 miles |
|
Mount Pleasant Juniors
Mount Pleasant Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0WZ |
0.88 miles |
|
Mount Pleasant Infants
Derby Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0DY |
0.88 miles |
|
Hope Community School Southampton
Central Hall, St Mary Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1NF |
0.9 miles |
|
St John's Primary and Nursery School
French Street, Old Town, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AU |
0.93 miles |
|
Foundry Lane Primary School
Foundry Lane, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3JT |
1.1 miles |
|
The Gregg Preparatory School
|
1.12 miles |
|
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Victor Street, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5LH |
1.32 miles |
|
Shirley Infant School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5LA |
1.36 miles |
|
Shirley Junior School
Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5XE |
1.36 miles |
|
St Denys Primary School
Dundee Road, St Denys, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 2ND |
1.6 miles |
|
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Quayside Road, Bitterne Manor, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1DP |
1.62 miles |
|
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1PX |
1.64 miles |
|
Tanners Brook Primary School
Elmes Drive, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 4PF |
1.69 miles |
|
Hollybrook Junior School
Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane, Hollybrook School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RL |
1.72 miles |
|
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Warren Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6AY |
1.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ |
0.43 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England School
Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5TE |
0.59 miles |
|
New Avenue School
62 the Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XS |
0.7 miles |
|
King Edward VI School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
0.88 miles |
|
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RL |
1.13 miles |
|
Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU |
1.39 miles |
|
Regents Park Community College
King Edward Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4GW |
1.52 miles |
|
Great Oaks School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
2.1 miles |
|
Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FS |
2.12 miles |
|
Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA |
2.15 miles |
|
Cantell School
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ |
2.23 miles |
|
Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU |
2.32 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8PH |
2.32 miles |
|
Itchen College
Middle Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7TB |
2.42 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FA |
2.44 miles |
|
Redbridge Community School
Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9RJ |
2.49 miles |
|
Dibden Park School
Main Road, Dibden, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 5TD |
2.56 miles |
|
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
2.79 miles |
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Weston Secondary School
Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9QP |
2.8 miles |
|
The Gregg School
Townhill Park House, Southampton, SO18 2GF |
2.84 miles |