Best 3 Primary schools in Southampton – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery (Primary) in Southampton; Mount Pleasant Juniors (Primary) in Southampton; Springhill Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Southampton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Mount Pleasant Juniors and Springhill Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school, foundation school and academy converter type located around Southampton, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 550, combined total ≈ 1,650, typical FSM 30–35%, range 10–15%–45–50%; all within the NEWMAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery SO14 1LU	Mount Pleasant Juniors SO14 0WZ	Springhill Catholic Primary School SO15 2HW
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Foundation school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Southampton Hampshire SO14 1LU	Southampton Hampshire SO14 0WZ	Southampton Hampshire SO15 2HW
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Nov 2023	1 30 Jul 2023	1 5 May 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	660	360	630
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Southampton (852)	Southampton (852)	NEWMAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.stmaryspri.org.uk	mpj.school	www.springhillcatholic.co.uk
Telephone	02380223930	02380223634	02380333954
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

SO14 1LU

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 1LU
Ofsted: 1 20 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Southampton (852)
Website: www.stmaryspri.org.uk
Telephone: 02380223930

Mount Pleasant Juniors

SO14 0WZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 0WZ
Ofsted: 1 30 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Southampton (852)
Website: mpj.school
Telephone: 02380223634

Springhill Catholic Primary School

SO15 2HW

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 2HW
Ofsted: 1 5 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NEWMAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.springhillcatholic.co.uk
Telephone: 02380333954

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.