The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 193
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 19.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Jearrad (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Nursling Street, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Cedar School
Special school · 623m away
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 933m away
Fairisle Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.3km away
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Secondary · 1.5km away
Compass School
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nursling Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nursling Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nursling Church of England Primary School?
Nursling Church of England Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nursling Church of England Primary School take?
Nursling Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nursling Church of England Primary School?
Nursling Church of England Primary School is in Southampton, SO16 0XH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nursling Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nursling Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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