76
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
49%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 09/03/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySouthampton
PhaseSecondary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Polygon School · Secondary · Southampton
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
76
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
83%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
18%
Persistent absence
49%
Contact
Address
Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FH
Local authority
Southampton
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 76 | 6.6 | 100% | 1% | 83% | 18% | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 72 | 6.2 | 100% | 1% | 89% | 20% | 60% |
| 2022/23 | 69 | 5.8 | 100% | 1% | 83% | 19% | 53% |
| 2021/22 | 65 | 4.8 | 100% | 2% | 86% | 23% | 71% |
| 2020/21 | 69 | 5.5 | 100% | 1% | 88% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 65 | 5.3 | 100% | 6% | 80% | 23% | 58% |
| 2017/18 | 61 | 5.4 | 100% | 5% | 77% | 20% | 55% |
| 2016/17 | 56 | 4.4 | 100% | 4% | 84% | 19% | 48% |
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