Schools in Southampton
Moving to Southampton? These are the schools closest to the centre of Southampton, Hampshire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Southampton City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Ocean Village, Portswood and Bitterne Park.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Southampton centre
- 0.4 mi
St Anne's Catholic School
Secondary · SO15 2WZ
- 0.4 mi
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Primary · SO15 2HW
- 0.5 mi
Banister Primary School
Primary · SO15 2LS
- 0.6 mi
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Primary · SO14 1LU
- 0.7 mi
Mount Pleasant Infants
Primary · SO14 0DY
- 0.7 mi
Hope Community School Southampton
Primary · SO14 1NF
- 0.7 mi
Mount Pleasant Juniors
Primary · SO14 0WZ
- 0.8 mi
Bevois Town Primary School
Primary · SO14 6RU
- 0.8 mi
St John's Primary and Nursery School
Primary · SO14 2AU
- 0.8 mi
St Mark's Church of England School
All-through · SO15 5TE
- 0.8 mi
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Primary · SO15 3BQ
- 1.3 mi
Foundry Lane Primary School
Primary · SO15 3JT
These are the schools nearest the centre of Southampton. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Southampton postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Southampton. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Southampton?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Southampton?
- You apply through Southampton City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.