Mount Pleasant Infants, Southampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Mount Pleasant Infants excels at creating an inclusive, happy community where all children thrive. The school has built an ambitious curriculum across all subjects with plenty of exciting trips and visits that bring learning to life. Teachers work hard to check pupils understand what they're learning, giving them time to practise and helping those who need extra support to catch up quickly.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and relationships - pupils are polite, respectful and kind to each other
- Strong reading programme that builds pupils' love of books and supports those struggling to catch up
- Well-planned curriculum with rich trips and experiences that help pupils apply their knowledge
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs who achieve highly
- Outstanding early years provision where children develop confidence and curiosity through play
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance for some pupils is not as good as it could be, though leaders are working with families to address this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and leaders create an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips and visits, wraparound care
Mount Pleasant Infants is an aspirational school that has made outstanding progress since its previous inspection, creating a vibrant hub of high expectations, inclusion and happiness where pupils feel safe and excited about their learning.
At a Glance
26.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
26.4
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
315 pupils
350 capacity
35 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southampton
Admissions Demand - Southampton
Places available
2,835
Applications
2,341
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Southampton (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.30204%
Overall absence
32.94118%
Persistent absence
170
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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