The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 524
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- GATEWAY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sean Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Foundry Lane, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 656m away
Regents Park Community College
Secondary · 687m away
St Mark's Church of England School
All-through · 842m away
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Primary · 950m away
Tanners Brook Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tanners Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shirley Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Shirley Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Foundry Lane Primary School?
Foundry Lane Primary School currently has 524 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Foundry Lane Primary School take?
Foundry Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Foundry Lane Primary School?
Foundry Lane Primary School is in Southampton, SO15 3JT, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Foundry Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Foundry Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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