SchoolScoresSpringhill Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of NEWMAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Milton Road, Southampton, SO15 2HW
023 8033 3954 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 1 March 2022.
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 |
| Early years | 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
94 pupils in this year group.
95% — 38 points above the Southampton average, and 33 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 95% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 21% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 97% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 95% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 112 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 87 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 126 |
| Of those, offered a place | 86 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 204 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.4
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.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 88th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 63rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 65th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.3% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 75th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 48th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 63rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 70th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 85th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 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
- Banister Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Freemantle CofE Community Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bevois Town Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Pleasant Juniors 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foundry Lane Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Pleasant Infants 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- The Gregg Preparatory School 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Mary's CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hope Community School Southampton 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Springhill Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Springhill Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 March 2022.
How did Springhill Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 95% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 33 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Springhill Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 126 families put Springhill Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 87 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 86 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 137293.
- 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.