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Cantell School

Foundation school · Southampton · SO16 3GJ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,313

Local authority

Southampton

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Southampton, Southampton, 1,313 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 44.1%.

Open schools in Southampton
159
Secondary schools in Southampton
22
Academies among open schools in Southampton
30% (48)
Open schools in SO16
28
Secondary in SO16
5
Open schools in Southampton LA
88
Secondary in Southampton LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SouthamptonNear SO16

Overview

School type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
116469

Location

Address
Violet Road, Bassett
Postcode
SO16 3GJ
Town
Southampton
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Southampton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,313
Boys / girls
788 / 525
School capacity
1,250
Capacity fill
1,313 / 1,250 (105%)
Free school meals
44.1%
FSM pupils
578
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: Aspire Community Trust
Academy trust
Aspire Community Trust

Contact

Telephone
02380323111
Website
http://www.cantell.co.uk/

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