SchoolScoresMount Pleasant Juniors
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of Aspire Community Trust
Mount Pleasant Road, Southampton, SO14 0WZ
023 8022 3634 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 20 June 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
77 pupils in this year group.
47% — 10 points below the Southampton average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 47% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.2% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 98th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 79.5% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 95th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 101st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 25.1% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 87th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 52nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 52nd highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 46% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Mount Pleasant Infants 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Bevois Town Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Banister Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gregg Preparatory School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Denys Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springhill Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 95% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hope Community School Southampton 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlton House School Limited 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Mount Pleasant Juniors's Ofsted rating?
Mount Pleasant Juniors was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 June 2023.
How did Mount Pleasant Juniors do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116092.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.