SchoolScoresMoorlands Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of Reach Cooperative Trust
Kesteven Way, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 5RJ
023 8046 4404 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 10 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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
98 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 20th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 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 31 parents whose child had been bullied 28th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern Joint 29th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND 14th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 30% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 40th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). 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
55 pupils in this year group.
38% — 19 points below the Southampton average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 38% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 58% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 47% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 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 Southampton. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 53 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 48 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 108 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9
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 and a SEN unit with 8 places for autism; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.0% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 48th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 61st highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 44th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 91st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 91st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 86th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.6 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 86th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 66th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 46th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 81st highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 16.8%* | 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
- Townhill Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Harefield Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Townhill Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glenfield Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Charlton House School Limited 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Beechwood Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thornhill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Moorlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 10 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Moorlands Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Moorlands Primary School?
86% of the 98 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Moorlands Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Moorlands Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 48 families put Moorlands Primary School as their first choice for 53 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 48 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 116127.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.