Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School, Southampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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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
The school excels at teaching children to read and provides excellent support for new pupils joining mid-year through its peer interpreter program. It has specialist provision for pupils with additional needs and creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where children know staff care about them. Pupils develop strong understanding of equality and respect through assemblies and quality literature.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching and early reading focus, with Year 1 phonics results in line with national expectations
- Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere with peer support for new pupils, including those learning English
- Effective identification and targeted support for pupils with SEND through specialist 'Nest' provision and pastoral care
- Pupils have mature understanding of discrimination and equality through assemblies and literature study
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum implementation by staff - not all teachers check pupils' understanding before moving forward, creating knowledge gaps
- Weak teaching of early writing skills such as pencil grip and letter formation, slowing writing progress
- Behaviour expectations not consistently applied across lessons and social times, with some pupils disrupting learning
- Limited opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities and contribute positively to school life
- School's ambitious vision for improvement not yet fully embedded across all staff practice
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong pastoral support systems and procedures in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, swimming lessons
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School has designed an ambitious curriculum but pupils experience variable quality of education due to inconsistent staff implementation. The school is working to improve after previous inspection findings, with some positive progress in early reading and support for pupils with SEND.
At a Glance
36.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 55%. Maths has improved from 43% to 47%. Writing has declined from 55% to 35%.
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
27.5
Infant (KS1)
28.1
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
372 pupils
420 capacity
48 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(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3562%
Overall absence
19.73333%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Southampton Hospital School
Regents Park Community College
Upper Shirley High School
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Compass School
Rosewood Free School
King Edward VI School
St Mark's Church of England School
Redbridge Community School
The Cedar School
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