Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School, Southampton
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Southampton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 79 schools in Southampton with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 86 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School are Fair Oak Infant School (1.3 miles, Good); Boorley Park (1.3 miles, Good); Fair Oak Junior School (1.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 77% maths); and Wellstead Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 82% maths).
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Fair Oak Infant SchoolBoorley ParkFair Oak Junior SchoolWellstead Primary School
What parents say
100 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).
Who goes there
9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hedge End Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (w-bound), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School are Wyvern College (1.4 miles) and Deer Park School (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a truly inclusive school where every child is valued and has a chance to shine. Staff provide outstanding support for children who find learning tricky, helping them achieve highly and leaving Year 6 brilliantly prepared for secondary school. The school combines strong academics with excellent pastoral care and character-building experiences, creating a community where all children feel safe, joyful and proud.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional phonics teaching and reading support - children develop confidence and fluency with enthusiasm for books
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND - staff adapt activities skilfully so everyone achieves their best
- High quality teaching across all subjects with precise curriculum planning that develops subject-specific knowledge and vocabulary
- Exemplary behaviour and conduct around school with calm, industrious classrooms and joyous playtimes
- Excellent attendance rates, particularly among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports events, music celebrations, character-building residential trips, visits to sites of historical interest, visits to places of worship, sports leadership roles
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is an aspirational, caring and successful small school where pupils flourish academically and emotionally in a warm atmosphere underpinned by shared values of love, respect and forgiveness. The school has maintained the outstanding standards identified at its previous inspection in May 2019.
At a Glance
9.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
100 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 62% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
140 pupils
140 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southampton
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
15.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
139
Total Pupils
67
Boys
72
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
15.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,146
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,618
Per pupil
£859k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
4.9%
Persistent absence
122
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Questions parents ask about Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Classes at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School has around 139 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 4.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is at Durley Brook Road, Durley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2AR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)