The Hamble School
Community secondary school in Southampton (Hampshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our motto 'Achieving Excellence Together' encapsulates our ethos of high expectations and ambition for all our students. To work together to provide an exceptional education, which enables every student to achieve the very best outcomes and become successful, lifelong learners.
Care – means treating others and the environment with kindness and respect, showing consideration, tolerance and good manners. High Expectations – means recognising the value of education and always striving for the best in terms of work ethic and behaviour.
Learning – means valuing intellectual growth, supporting different learning needs and encouraging responsibility, independence and a 'can do' attitude Achievement – means rewarding and celebrating success in all aspects of school life, including academic, sporting and artistic pursuits.
Working together – means being inclusive and supporting each other both inside and outside of school. An ambitious curriculum delivered through consistently high quality, adaptive teaching which promotes independent learning. Drive high aspirations and student leadership, so all achievements are recognised and celebrated in every aspect of school life.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Careers
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- How to Deal with Bullying
- Library
- Prefects Student Mentors
- Preferences 2025
- Ready, Respectful, Safe
- Rewards Recognition
- Sports Fixtures
- The House System
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
6 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 116413
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Hamble Valley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (15 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hannah Craggs | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Thomas Eddy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Max Leonard-Rendell | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Liz Williams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Kate Lewis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Danny Bradford | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jemma Dudgeon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Chris Tickner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr David Tyrell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jo Anderson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lucy Pritchard | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Alison Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mike Serridge | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Linford | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Louisa Cambridge | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Abi Richards Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Hannah Craggs Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record