Cantell School

A outstanding foundation school school in Southampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cantell School.

Southampton, SO163GJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 66.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
26 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Violet Road
Bassett
Southampton, SO163GJ
Phone
2380323111
Website
cantell.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116469
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, SO16 3GJ
Website
http://www.cantell.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Aspire Community Trust
Capacity
1250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,268
Free School Meals
38.0% (482 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.0
English Attainment 8:
9.3
Maths Attainment 8:
9.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.0
Ebacc English:
97.5%
Ebacc Entry:
16.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
67.9%
Ebacc Languages:
26.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.21
Progress 8 Range:
0.02 to 0.39

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.3 (+14.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.6 (+6.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.21 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
211
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,268 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Helping our students to know and remember more."

Challenge Creativity Commitment Cooperation Courtesy

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Harry Kutty; Cantell is described as an oversubscribed, inclusive comprehensive school with a diverse and vibrant local community, inviting visitors and arrangements to visit the school.

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 curriculum runs for 3 years (Year 7–9) and includes English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, RE, MFL, Computing, Art, Drama, Music, Design Technology and PE. All students study Spanish at KS3; some study French and Latin alongside Spanish. KS4 curriculum enables deeper understanding of subjects, with enrichment beyond the exam specification; emphasis on Ebacc; Careers guidance embedded across the curriculum. Cantell EMPOWER skills: Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Communication, Initiative, Independence, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. PSHE is delivered through lessons, tutor time and assemblies; topics include Sex and Relationship Education, Careers, Personal finance, Mental Health and Drug awareness. Extra-curricular provision includes a wide range of activities and educational trips/visits. Curriculum is organised as six 50‑minute periods per day (~25 hours per week); grouping uses KS2 benchmarks, CAT/LASS scores and ongoing assessment; English and Maths are not in the same block. Assessment techniques are used to determine what has been learned and retained. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and to promote equality for students with special educational needs or disabilities.

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