The Polygon School
Other · Foundation special school · Ages 11–16 · Southampton
The Polygon School is an other school in Southampton for ages 11–16 (foundation special school).
Key facts
- Address
- Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FH
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Southampton
- Pupils on roll
- 77 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 83.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 2 December 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils are highly valued at this caring school.”
- “They develop a deep sense of belonging due to the warm relationships they form with staff.”
- “Pupils trust staff and know they will support them in any challenges they face.”
To improve
- “For example, many pupils arrive with very low levels of attendance.”
- “Many pupils arrive with very low attendance or a history of non-attendance.”
- “Historic low attendance and gaps in learning are significant barriers for many pupils when they join the school.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 February 2026 (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) | 2.4 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Southampton.
- St Mark's Church of England School 0.6 mi Good Last distance published
- New Avenue School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- King Edward VI School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Gregg Preparatory School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Southampton Hospital School 1.7 mi School remains Good
- CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Great Oaks School 2.1 mi Outstanding
- Vermont School 2.1 mi Not judged