Official figures · Absence
Schools in Southampton by overall absence
50 schools with a published Overall absence figure in Southampton. Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England.
School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.
This list sorts schools by a single official published measure where available. It is not an editorial league table or ranking. Suppressed or missing figures are omitted. Always read the full school profile, Ofsted report and admissions information before deciding.
| # | School | Overall absence | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springhill Catholic Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 3.4% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 2 | Freegrounds Junior School Primary · Community school | 3.4% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 3 | Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy Primary · Academy converter | 3.5% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 4 | Freegrounds Infant School Primary · Community school | 3.8% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 5 | North Baddesley Infant School Primary · Community school | 3.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 6 | Locks Heath Junior School Primary · Community school | 3.9% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 7 | Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 8 | Shirley Infant School Primary · Academy converter | 4.0% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 9 | Sholing Infant School Primary · Academy converter | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 10 | Highfield Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 11 | Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Primary · Community school | 4.2% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 12 | Wellstead Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 13 | Copythorne CofE Infant School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 14 | Shirley Junior School Primary · Academy converter | 4.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 15 | Manor Church of England Infant School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 16 | Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School Primary · Community school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 17 | Meonstoke Church of England Infant School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 18 | Bishops Waltham Infant School Primary · Community school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 19 | Calmore Infant School Primary · Community school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next | |
| 20 | Shamblehurst Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.3% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 21 | Foxhills Infant School Primary · Community school | 4.4% | 2023/24 | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next | |
| 22 | Berrywood Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.4% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 23 | Foxhills Junior School Primary · Community school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 24 | Park Gate Primary School Primary · Community school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 25 | Orchard Junior School Primary · Community school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 26 | Redbridge Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 27 | Bevois Town Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next | |
| 28 | Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 29 | Sarisbury Infant School Primary · Community school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 30 | Bartley Church of England Junior School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 31 | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Improved significantly | |
| 32 | Marchwood Church of England Infant School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.7% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 33 | Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.7% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 34 | Oakwood Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 35 | Saint James' Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 36 | Sarisbury Church of England Junior School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 37 | Oakfield Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 38 | Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 39 | Hollybrook Infant School Primary · Academy converter | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 40 | Bursledon Church of England Infant School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 41 | Portswood Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 42 | Nursling Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 43 | Kings Copse Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 44 | Beechwood Junior School Primary · Academy converter | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 45 | St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 46 | Netley Abbey Infant School Primary · Community school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 47 | Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 5.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 48 | Hollybrook Junior School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 5.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 49 | Curdridge Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 50 | North Baddesley Junior School Primary · Community school | 5.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good |
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