Lifelong learning
Learning from the early years into adulthood. School outcomes use the location of the school; the adult qualifications survey uses where people live.
At a glance
Figures refer to their stated period.
41.9
Average Attainment 8 score
School-location measure. DfE outcomes as reported by Southampton Data Observatory.
Southampton Data Observatory / DfE · 2025
Checked 3 October 202668.1%
Reception good level of development
School-location measure. DfE outcomes as reported by Southampton Data Observatory.
Southampton Data Observatory / DfE · 2025
Checked 3 October 202678.4%
Year 1 phonics expected standard
School-location measure. DfE outcomes as reported by Southampton Data Observatory.
Southampton Data Observatory / DfE · 2025
Checked 3 October 202655.8%
KS2 reading, writing and maths expected standard
School-location measure. DfE outcomes as reported by Southampton Data Observatory.
Southampton Data Observatory / DfE · 2025
Checked 3 October 202616.5%
Primary persistent absence
School-location measure. Persistent absence means missing at least 10% of possible sessions.
Southampton Data Observatory / DfE · 2023/24
Checked 3 October 202629.2%
Secondary persistent absence
School-location measure. Persistent absence means missing at least 10% of possible sessions.
Southampton Data Observatory / DfE · 2023/24
Checked 3 October 202644.1%
Residents with RQF4+ qualifications
Annual Population Survey estimate.
ONS / Nomis · January–December 2025
Checked 3 October 2026Put the figures in context
Source: Southampton Data Observatory / DfE · 2025
Checked 3 October 2026
School-location measure. DfE outcomes as reported by Southampton Data Observatory.
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Average Attainment 8 score | 41.9 | 2025 |
| England: average attainment 8 score | 46.0 | 2025 |
Source: Southampton Data Observatory / DfE · 2023/24
Checked 3 October 2026
School-location measure. Persistent absence means missing at least 10% of possible sessions.
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary persistent absence | 29.2% | 2023/24 |
| England: secondary persistent absence | 25.6% | 2023/24 |
The evidence
Compare definitions as well as values.
| Measure | Southampton / area | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Attainment 8 score | 41.9 points · Southampton | 2025 | Southampton Data Observatory / DfE |
| England: average attainment 8 score | 46.0 points · England | 2025 | Southampton Data Observatory / DfE |
| Reception good level of development | 68.1% % of pupils · Southampton | 2025 | Southampton Data Observatory / DfE |
| Year 1 phonics expected standard | 78.4% % of pupils · Southampton | 2025 | Southampton Data Observatory / DfE |
| KS2 reading, writing and maths expected standard | 55.8% % of pupils · Southampton | 2025 | Southampton Data Observatory / DfE |
| Primary persistent absence | 16.5% % of pupils · Southampton | 2023/24 | Southampton Data Observatory / DfE |
| Secondary persistent absence | 29.2% % of pupils · Southampton | 2023/24 | Southampton Data Observatory / DfE |
| Residents with RQF4+ qualifications | 44.1% % of residents aged 16–64 · Southampton | January–December 2025 | ONS / Nomis |