St John's Primary and Nursery 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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St John's is an inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Teachers know pupils well and adapt learning to meet individual needs, whether pupils have additional needs, are new to the country, or are disadvantaged. The school creates a joyful, welcoming environment where pupils demonstrate strong values of community, empathy and respect.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum that connects and builds on pupils' knowledge effectively
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils, and those learning English as an additional language
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils with clear behaviour routines
- Early years provision that prioritises personal and social development
- Inclusive ethos where all pupils feel welcomed and valued
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of phonics teaching in some sessions, affecting early reading progress for some pupils
- School's attendance improvement strategies have not reduced persistent absence for some pupils
- Reading outcomes not yet fully reflecting the positive curriculum work being done
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and secure with trusted adults they can speak to about worries.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, dance, coding, choir, craft club, school trips and educational visits
St John's Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant school where pupils are happy and confident, with high expectations from staff. The school has improved since its previous 'Requires improvement' rating, with good quality education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
At a Glance
40.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 57% to 50%. Maths has declined from 78% to 58%. Writing has remained stable at around 72%.
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
28.3
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
418 pupils
465 capacity
47 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(6)
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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
7.44735%
Overall absence
26.28866%
Persistent absence
388
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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