The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
17% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 57.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Bridge Education Trust
- Head
- Mrs Karen Mellor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Windermere Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit
Primary · 571m away
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 665m away
Compass School
Pupil referral unit · 713m away
Redbridge Primary School
Primary · 780m away
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Secondary · 786m away
Redbridge Community School
Secondary · 915m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 933m away
Regents Park Community College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newlands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newlands Primary School?
Newlands Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newlands Primary School take?
Newlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newlands Primary School?
Newlands Primary School is in Southampton, SO16 9QX, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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