Southlands School
Other independent special school · Ages 7–19 · Lymington, Hampshire
Southlands School is an independent special school in Lymington, Hampshire for ages 7–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- Vicars Hill, Boldre, Lymington, SO41 5QB
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Council
- Hampshire
- Pupils on roll
- 51 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “The school provides pupils with a highly engaging and enriching educational experience.”
- “Some pupils report that this is the first time they have had a positive experience in a school setting.”
- “The commitment to understanding the needs of pupils and providing an ambitious, individualised curriculum is central to the school’s success.”
To improve
- “Some pupils need more bespoke help to understand the world around them and the changes that they are going through.”
- “Some pupils struggle with attending school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 4.5 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Hampshire.
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- Clay Hill School 6.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- New Forest Small School Ltd 7.1 mi No Ofsted grade