Swanmore College is a mainstream secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 166 of its 1,338 pupils (12.4%) were getting SEN support and 41 (3.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 1,338 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Hampshire.
12.4% get SEN support
166 of 1,338 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.1% have an EHC plan
41 of 1,338 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism45
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia44
- Social, emotional and mental health43
- Moderate learning difficulty22
- Speech, language and communication15
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,338 (places for 1,350)
- Headteacher
- Mr RK Jonathan
- Free school meals
- 20.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hampshire
- School reference (URN)
- 116424
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Hampshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, March 2014; school remains Good (May 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
New Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2RB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Luminous Oak Academy Special school · Ages 8–16 4.3 miles
- Kings Copse Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 5.3 miles
- Light Years School Independent · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 5.5 miles
- St Jude's Catholic Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 6.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 8.3%, EHC plans 2% 0.4 miles
- St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 11.9%, EHC plans 8.9% 0.9 miles
- Bishop's Waltham Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 11.8%, EHC plans 3.8% 1.2 miles
All mainstream schools in Hampshire SEND schools in Hampshire
Questions about Swanmore College
How many pupils at Swanmore College have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 166 of the 1,338 pupils (12.4%) were getting SEN support and 41 (3.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Swanmore College?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (45 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (44 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (43 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Swanmore College?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Swanmore College?
Through Hampshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Swanmore College?
You can ask for Swanmore College to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Swanmore College have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Kings Copse Primary School, about 5.3 miles away.
Where is Swanmore College?
New Road, Swanmore, Southampton, SO32 2RB, in Hampshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.