Hounsdown School

ngl, there are pros and cons to this school. cons: toxic atmosphere, constant gossiping between students etc as much as the counsellors are nice one of them asks very inappropriate questions to students and the other is more of just a friendly conversational partner. i got bullied by a few ppl in my year, i am no longer confident, i became suicidal from year9 till i left due to not feeling safe constantly feeling judged got sexually assaulted by another student a few teachers do not understand autism pros: some teachers are actually nice friendships opportunities (i have made many lifelong friendships and i wouldn’t change it for the world) fun activities like non school uni, race for life, dance live and clubs canteen food is yummy but don’t eat the chicken burgers this is just my personal experience take it how you want to but i didn’t get the help i needed really until the end of year 11 which is pretty much too late.

School is mid. There are kids everywhere. you cant escape them.

This school is mid. There's this problem where a group of year eight girls are always sitting in the toilets. Its disgusting how they sit on the sinks and eat their lunch. Sometimes the teachers tel them to get out but they always come back later. Whatever toilet you go to, I can assure you there will be a group of "popular girls" hanging out in the toilets. It makes some students afraid to go to the toilet in the school day and they don't go for this reason. (Spanish is hard)

very poor experience at hounsdown, bullying is never ending at staff lack in help for an individuals mental well being, do NOT recommend.

Strict and has ass teachers no cap

Worst years of my life. Teachers always blaming the bullied kids for standing up for themselves and not the actual kids doing the bullying. They simply don't care. Absolutely disgusting.

Worst years of my life. Bullied the entire 5 years that I had to suffer at this hell hole. Teachers were absolutely useless in dealing with it and would often make you feel like the one causing the problem if you dared to stand up for yourself. Disgusting.

Going to Hounsdown personally helped me a lot, the learning support team were fantastic regarding my mental health and personal progress. The majority of teachers were fantastic as well and willing to help with anything I needed. There are some things that let it down however, such as certain students and teachers although most of these issues were resolved in a respectful, discrete manner. Hounsdown is definitely better than other schools in the local area, I’ve had friends who have been treated a lot worse at other local schools which has lead me to believe that Hounsdown is a good quality school.

education is good, all they seem to care about is school uniform and the way you look rather than your well-being, lots of the staff are very rude.

It’s an okay school much better than another local school, it has a good environment around learning and the majority of teachers are nice. However like any secondary school there is a thresh hold of exceptions and if you don’t meet them u will be judged by students.

As mentioned in other reviews, good school if you’re mentally stable or not prone to stress. In my case, this school is extremely unhelpful with helping students with their mental health. They care more about the grades you produce, than how you as an individual is doing mentally.

Good if your child is mentally stable & isn't easily stressed. However, they are awful at dealing with different students needs & mental wellbeing. They do alot of extra curricular activities, & as previously said are above average at the academic/ learning side but, but the lack of support of mental wellbeing can cause serious issues for the students in the future, & has the potential to stick with them. In conclusion, I wouldn't recommend. Seriously, please don't send them here if you aren't prepared for having to see external support for your child if required.

Absolutely awful. Please do not send your children there.

didn’t have the best experience at this school. they are really good for learning but do not help people that struggle with learning or anxiety. really bad at communicating as well