Open State Secondary Mixed

Cantell School

Violet Road, Southampton, SO16 3GJ
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Cantell School
Southampton, SO16 3GJ
1,288 Pupils
1,250 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
43.30% FSM %
782 Boys
506 Girls
About Cantell School

Cantell School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Southampton, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,288 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,250. Current headteacher: Harry Kutty.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Southampton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Southampton
Region South East
Administrative District Southampton
Parliamentary Constituency Romsey and Southampton North
Ward Bassett
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor Aspire Community Trust
UKPRN 10015407
URN 116469
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Glynis Alexander Chair of Governors 17/05/2025 16/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Bradshaw Governor 17/03/2023 16/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Julian Bryant Governor 02/03/2026 01/03/2030 Elected by school staff
Councillor Matthew Bunday Governor 01/12/2021 30/11/2025 Appointed by LA
Mr John Draper Governor 13/06/2022 12/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Groves Governor 28/02/2023 27/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Ben Hiett Governor 23/01/2024 22/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Hilditch Governor 01/07/2023 30/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nicola Hunt Governor 04/03/2024 05/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bhupinderpal Siran Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cantell School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southampton, Southampton.
Cantell School has 1,288 pupils, with a capacity of 1,250.
Cantell School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Cantell School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Cantell School is Mr Harry Kutty.
Cantell School is at Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, SO16 3GJ, in the Southampton local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Cantell School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cantell School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Harry Kutty
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, SO16 3GJ
02380323111
www.cantell.co.uk/
Location
SO16 3GJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 116469
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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