The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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
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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 642
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 46.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Head
- Mr Daniel Constable-Phelps (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Ascupart Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHope Community School Southampton
Primary · 440m away
Mount Pleasant Infants
Primary · 892m away
Oaktree Education Services Limited
Special school · 980m away
Mount Pleasant Juniors
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Anne's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Polygon School
Special school · 1.3km away
Bevois Town Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery currently has 642 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is in Southampton, SO14 1LU, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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