The Toynbee School
Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2PLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Toynbee School is a secondary school in Eastleigh for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 2nd of 4 secondary schools in Eastleigh. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 October 2015, report published 9 November 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
This is a happy school. Pupils feel cared for, and they value the support and encouragement from pastoral and guidance staff. Behaviour is positive and there are high levels of respect between pupils, and between pupils and adults. Pupils are proud of the school's inclusive culture, where all are welcome, regardless of background or need. The school's curriculum is ambitious. Pupils study a broad range of subjects from Year 7 onwards. Staff share the strong belief that all pupils can succeed and flourish. In many areas, pupils participate enthusiastically in lessons, clearly wanting to do their best. Consequently, pupils are achieving increasingly well, both in school and in public examinations. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils' personal development is a high priority for the school. The wide range of extra- curricular activities enables pupils to develop character and nurture new and existing interests. The senior prefects ably lead their peers in various projects, from diversity to environment and charity. Staff take care that all pupils can participate in such activities, including those pupils with SEND. Staff know pupils and families extremely well and this contributes to parents and carers feeling very positive about the school.
What the school should improve
- There is variation in how well the curriculum is implemented. In a few areas, the school's teaching strategies are not embedded. Consequently, some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could. The school should continue to refine teachers' understanding of pedagogical approaches, so that they are applied consistently and effectively in all areas.
- The school's reading strategy is new and not yet fully embedded. As a result, some pupils who need help with reading do not catch up with their peers quickly enough. The school should continue to support staff to deliver each aspect of the reading strategy, particularly the new programme for the weakest readers.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
212 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,107 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near The Toynbee School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Community School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.1 |
| Thornden School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 59.9 |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 60.0 |
| Cantell School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 46.9 |
| The Gregg School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Longden
- Phone
- 02380269026
- Address
- Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2PL
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116411
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.