Hounsdown School

Hounsdown School is a well-established academy converter located in the suburban area of Southampton, Hampshire, on Jacobs Gutter Lane. Serving a mixed-gender student body, the school caters to pupils aged 11 to 16, with a current enrolment of approximately 1281 students, slightly exceeding its capacity of 1215. The school operates within a non-selective admissions framework, drawing students primarily from local catchment areas, including linked primary schools such as Foxhills, Abbotswood, and Bartley. Hounsdown School prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive educational environment, driven by its motto, "Be the best that you can be." This ethos underpins the school's commitment to providing high-quality education and personal development opportunities for all students.