The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 33% 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
15% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 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
- 394
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 33%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Headteacher Jess Paul (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Elmes Drive, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 4PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTanners Brook Junior School
Primary · Very close
Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit
Primary · 573m away
Regents Park Community College
Secondary · 763m away
Foundry Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Newlands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Redbridge Community School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Redbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tanners Brook Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tanners Brook Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tanners Brook Primary School?
Tanners Brook Primary School currently has 394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tanners Brook Primary School take?
Tanners Brook Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tanners Brook Primary School?
Tanners Brook Primary School is in Southampton, SO15 4PF, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tanners Brook Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tanners Brook Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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