The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 25% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
25%
-37.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 425
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Bridge Education Trust
- Head
- Mrs Sophia Ship (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Warren Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthampton Hospital School
Academy · 447m away
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 686m away
Regents Park Community College
Secondary · 725m away
Shirley Infant School
Primary · 941m away
Shirley Junior School
Primary · 941m away
Upper Shirley High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Secondary · 1.2km away
Compass School
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School?
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School take?
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School?
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School is in Southampton, SO16 6AY, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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