The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
12% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- INSPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Miss Hayley Clark
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
St. Monica Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWeston Park Primary School
Primary · 720m away
Oasis Academy Sholing
Secondary · 742m away
Sholing Infant School
Primary · 777m away
Sholing Junior School
Primary · 929m away
Cornerstone School
Independent · 941m away
Oasis Academy Mayfield
Secondary · 1.0km away
Valentine Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Ludlow Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Monica Primary School?
St Monica Primary School currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Monica Primary School take?
St Monica Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Monica Primary School?
St Monica Primary School is in Southampton, SO19 8ES, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Monica Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Monica Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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