The Serendipity School
Other independent special school · Ages 9–19 · Southampton
The Serendipity School is an independent special school in Southampton for ages 9–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- 399 Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6DS
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 9–19
- Council
- Southampton
- Pupils on roll
- 24 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
- “Parents and carers cite the transformative experience this school has had on their children, one referring to The Serendipity School as having gone ‘above and beyond for me and my child’ and another calling it: ‘our light at the end of a very dark tunnel.”
- “As a result of the expert care and support pupils receive, they feel increasingly engaged in school and hopeful about their futures.”
- “Pupils are known exceptionally well by staff, who are expert in adapting their approaches to meet the needs of the pupils in their care.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 3 July 2024 (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) | 14% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 11.3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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