The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 141
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Grist (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Durley Brook Road, Durley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2AR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School currently has 141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School take?
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is in Southampton, SO32 2AR, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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