Hounsdown School vs Testwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hounsdown School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,283 students
Testwood School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
820 students
| Measure | Hounsdown School Southampton, South East | Testwood School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 679 | #406 of 679 |
| National rank | #1483 of 4,090 | #2480 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,283 | 820 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,283 | 820 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.7% | 36.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.5% | 58.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk/ | www.testwoodschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hounsdown School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 39.6).
- •Hounsdown School is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 820.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hounsdown School better than Testwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Hounsdown School ranks higher (60.0 vs 39.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hounsdown School and Testwood School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hounsdown School: 1,283. Testwood School: 820. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hounsdown School and Testwood School rank in South East?
Hounsdown School is 277th of 679 and Testwood School is 406th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).