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Southlands School

Lymington, Hampshire, South East · SO41 5QB

With just 49 pupils on roll, Southlands School is among the smallest independent schools a family might consider, offering a notably intimate setting in Lymington, Hampshire. It is a mixed, non-denominational school admitting pupils from age 11, with boarding available alongside day places. Entry includes an 11+ point, and the school is inspected by the ISI. The very small roll points to a highly personalised approach, which may suit families seeking close attention rather than the scale and breadth of a larger institution.

49

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
49
Location
Lymington, Hampshire, South East
Website
http://www.cambiangroup.com/ourservices/service/home/tabid/106/id/8/s/15/xmps/1816/default.aspx

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Alison Priddle

Latest results

Attainment 8

4.5

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Published headline results sit well below national benchmarks: the school's Attainment 8 score is 4.5 against a national average of 46.9, and the proportion of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is recorded as 0% against a national average of 47%. Figures from a school of this size can be heavily affected by a small cohort and by the particular needs of the pupils it serves, so they are best read in that context. Parents will want to discuss directly with the school how progress is measured and supported for each child.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
Yes

The last word

A very small, mixed boarding and day school where individual attention is the defining feature; the published academic data warrants a careful conversation with the school about how it supports each pupil.

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Southlands School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Southlands School located?

Southlands School is located at Vicars Hill, Boldre, Lymington, SO41 5QB.

What type of school is Southlands School?

Southlands School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend Southlands School?

Southlands School has approximately 49 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.