Best 3 Secondary schools in Hampshire – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: The Petersfield School (Secondary) in Petersfield; Hounsdown School (Secondary) in Southampton; Bohunt School (Secondary) in Liphook — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Petersfield School, Hounsdown School and Bohunt School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Petersfield, Hampshire, Southampton, Hampshire and Liphook, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Petersfield School), published Dec 2018. The lowest is 2 (Hounsdown School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Hounsdown School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,500, combined total ≈ 4,550, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; all within the Bohunt Education Trust trust.

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Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3LU
Ofsted
1 10 Dec 2018
Pupils
≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Bohunt Education Trust
Website
www.petersfieldschool.com
Telephone
01730263119
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 9FT
Ofsted
2 30 Jun 2024
Pupils
≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Hampshire (850)
Website
www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk
Telephone
02380862981
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Liphook
Hampshire
GU30 7NY
Ofsted
2 12 Jun 2024
Pupils
≈ 1,850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Bohunt Education Trust
Website
www.bohunt.hants.sch.uk
Telephone
01428724324

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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.