Is Redbridge Community School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 11th of 12 secondary schools in Southampton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Redbridge Community School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Redbridge Community School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 29.1 (England: 46.2). 18.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Redbridge Community School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Redbridge Community School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Redbridge Community School

Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, SO16 9RJ

Local ranking11th of 12 secondary schools in Southampton

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1112

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 12 July 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 29.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 18.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 36.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 218

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 79.0%
Continued in education: 67.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 9.0%
Not sustained: 16.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1120
Boys: 603 (55%)
Girls: 503 (45%)
Capacity: 1112 (99% full)
SEND: 32.5%
FSM Eligible: 55.7%
EAL: 11.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.1%
SEN Support: 27.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 91.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,132/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 14.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 37.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.8%
White Other: 6.5%
Black African: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%
Asian Other: 1.3%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.7%

82.8%

White British

6.5%

White Other

2.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02380771381

head@redbridgeschool.co.uk

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Cuckmere Lane

Southampton, South East

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Administrative

URN: 116453
UKPRN: 10038070
Establishment No.: 4270
Trust: Reach Cooperative Trust

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