Best places for schools in Hampshire
Hampshire’s 13 areas ranked by schools rated good or outstanding — best areas for schools. Every figure from Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Schools rated Good or Outstanding (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastleigh | 100.0% |
| 2 | Hart | 100.0% |
| 3 | Winchester | 95.0% |
| 4 | New Forest | 89.3% |
| 5 | East Hampshire | 87.0% |
| 6 | Portsmouth | 85.7% |
| 7 | Basingstoke and Deane | 85.4% |
| 8 | Fareham | 82.6% |
| 9 | Rushmoor | 81.3% |
| 10 | Southampton | 80.6% |
| 11 | Havant | 80.0% |
| 12 | Test Valley | 79.2% |
| 13 | Gosport | 78.6% |
Source: Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI · 2026. Ranked highest first.
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