Primary, Secondary, Further Education and Early Years Provision
Contains Options
High quality education facilities are required to support the increased number of people living in Southampton. As of September 2022, the following education facilities are located within the city:
10 infant schools (six local authority maintained and four academy)
37 primary schools (26 local authority maintained, 10 academy and 1 free)
Eight junior schools (three local authority maintained and five academy)
12 secondary schools (seven local authority maintained and five academy)
1 All through school (ages 4 – 16 years)
Six specialist schools (four local authority maintained, one academy and one free28)
Six independent schools.
Three colleges for post-16 education
Two sixth forms for post-16 education
The Council also maintains a list of pre-schools and maintained nurseries.
In addition to the protection of the above and their associated facilities, the plan supports the development of new and expanded education facilities including early years provision.