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Use our free interactive tool to check whether any Southampton property falls within primary or secondary school catchment zones. Southampton's most popular schools are oversubscribed — check your catchment position before making property decisions.
Free interactive map — enter any Southampton postcode or address and see exactly which school catchment circles it falls within.
Schools in Bassett, Chandler's Ford, and Totton are among the most sought after in the Southampton area. Check your catchment position with our free tool before committing to a property.
Southampton City Council runs admissions for city schools, while Hampshire County Council covers surrounding areas. Most community schools use straight-line distance as the tiebreaker.
Hampshire has a mix of community schools, academies, and faith schools. Always check the individual school's admissions policy alongside our distance tool.
Southampton City Council and Hampshire County Council both publish annual admissions data. Search 'Southampton school admissions' or 'Hampshire school admissions' on the relevant council website.
Click "Open Free Tool" above. No registration needed. Works in any browser on desktop or mobile.
Click "Add School" and search by school name or postcode. The tool locates it on the interactive map automatically.
Add the radius from the school's admissions data. You can enter distances in metres for precision.
Use "Check Address" to test any Southampton address. It will show you exactly how far inside or outside the catchment that property sits.
Our tool works for schools across Southampton and surrounding areas:
Our tool calculates straight-line distance to the metre, matching the method used by Southampton City Council for oversubscribed schools.
See how Southampton school catchments have changed year on year before purchasing near a popular school.
Plot up to 5 Southampton schools simultaneously to compare overlapping catchment zones.
Generate a shareable link for your estate agent or solicitor before exchange of contracts.
Southampton City Council handles city school admissions, while Hampshire County Council covers surrounding areas including Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford.
Schools in Bassett and Chandler's Ford tend to be most oversubscribed in the Southampton area.
Yes — our tool works for any UK school by postcode or name, covering Winchester, Fareham, and all Hampshire schools.
Visit the Southampton City Council or Hampshire County Council website and search 'school admissions statistics'.
Our free tool works for all UK schools. We also have dedicated guides for other major cities:
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