St Denys Primary School, 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
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Denys creates a warm, inclusive environment where children arrive excited to learn and thrive both academically and socially. The school excels at teaching reading through phonics and has an ambitious curriculum that supports all learners, including those with additional needs. Parents love the caring ethos, and pupils benefit from excellent opportunities to discuss their learning, take on leadership roles, and develop important life skills.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading provision with strong focus on phonics from early years, helping pupils become confident readers
- Well-designed ambitious curriculum across all subjects from early years to Year 6, with good support for pupils with special educational needs
- Strong behaviour and respect fostered through 'St Denys Way' and learning powers approach
- High-quality discussions and collaborative learning where pupils listen to each other and share ideas articulately
- Rich opportunities for personal development, leadership roles, and cultural understanding through trips and activities
Areas for Improvement
- Learning tasks and activities are not always designed well enough to help all pupils achieve the intended learning outcomes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school leaders prioritising pupil welfare and creating a positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities
Zoo trips, planetarium visits, talent shows, bake sales, school council activities, safari area exploration, library visits
St Denys Primary School has maintained the standards from its previous good inspection. Pupils are enthusiastic and proud of their school, which has an inclusive approach and sets high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement.
At a Glance
36.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
88 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 69%. Maths has declined from 79% to 59%. Writing has remained stable at around 62%.
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 capacity
3 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(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.47334%
Overall absence
15.87302%
Persistent absence
189
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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