Science College and Academy Status
Hounsdown gained Science College status in 2005, and the school changed its official title to 'Hounsdown School - A Science College'. With the new title came a new logo, new uniform and a £500,000 government grant to be spent on science equipment. However, rather than spending all the money on science equipment, part was spent to buy a new sports hall.
On 1 August 2011, Hounsdown School officially gained academy status.
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