The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 388
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 42%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Reach Cooperative Trust
- Head
- Mr David-Guy Parkin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Kesteven Way, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5RJ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Moorlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Moorlands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moorlands Primary School?
Moorlands Primary School currently has 388 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorlands Primary School take?
Moorlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Moorlands Primary School?
Moorlands Primary School is in Southampton, SO18 5RJ, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moorlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Moorlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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