Best 3 Secondary schools in Eastleigh – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: Wildern School (Secondary) in Southampton; Deer Park School (Secondary) in Southampton; Thornden School (Secondary) in Eastleigh — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Wildern School, Deer Park School and Thornden School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Southampton, Hampshire and Eastleigh, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Wildern School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Wildern School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 3,950, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as RAISE EDUCATION TRUST and HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD.

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Attribute	Wildern School SO30 4EJ	Deer Park School SO30 2HT	Thornden School SO53 2DW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Southampton Hampshire SO30 4EJ	Southampton Hampshire SO30 2HT	Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 2DW
Latest Ofsted	2 23 May 2024	2 28 Jan 2024	2 21 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1900	1050	1400
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	RAISE EDUCATION TRUST	RAISE EDUCATION TRUST	HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Website	www.wildern.org	www.deerparksecondary.org	www.thornden.hants.sch.uk
Telephone	01489783473	01489351100	02380269722
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Wildern School

SO30 4EJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4EJ
Ofsted: 2 23 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: RAISE EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.wildern.org
Telephone: 01489783473

Deer Park School

SO30 2HT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2HT
Ofsted: 2 28 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: RAISE EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.deerparksecondary.org
Telephone: 01489351100

Thornden School

SO53 2DW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2DW
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Website: www.thornden.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 02380269722

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.