SchoolScoresKings Copse Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Kings Copse Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0PQ
01489 785040 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Southampton comparisons use the 59 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 49 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 29th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 39th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 31st highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 12th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern Joint 16th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 42nd highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southampton figures pool parents at the Southampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
59% — 4 points below the Hampshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 81 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 9 places for visual impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 68th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 101st highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 54th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 65th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 70th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 45th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 30th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 105th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 72nd highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 29% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 14.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Freegrounds Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Freegrounds Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shamblehurst Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berrywood Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Botley CofE Controlled Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hightown Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kanes Hill Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bursledon Junior School(CA) 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bursledon CofE Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
- Wellstead Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kings Copse Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kings Copse Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2024.
How did Kings Copse Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kings Copse Primary School?
85% of the 53 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Kings Copse Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kings Copse Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Kings Copse Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116060.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.