Wordsworth 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
Wordsworth is a warm, welcoming school where children feel safe and known by their teachers. The school has turned around previous reading difficulties with a strong phonics program, and pupils now achieve well across subjects. Staff actively support all children, especially those with additional needs, ensuring they can access learning and are ready for the next stage.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading program with all staff trained in phonics and regular assessments ensuring pupils develop fluency quickly
- Well-sequenced curriculum in all subjects that builds on pupils' existing knowledge
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through innovative identification processes and teacher training
- New behaviour system ('Ready, Respectful and Safe') creating a positive learning environment with low disruption
- Strong early years provision with well-resourced classrooms and focus on physical development and communication
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment systems are not used effectively by all staff, meaning some knowledge gaps and misconceptions are not consistently identified and addressed
- Some pupils are not securing the knowledge they need as quickly as they could due to inconsistent assessment practices
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs (football, tennis), enterprise day raising money for local charities, school trips to museums and farms
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School is a happy, inclusive school where pupils achieve well overall. The school has made notable improvements this year and is now rated Good across all key areas.
At a Glance
37.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
147 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 62% to 71%. Maths has remained stable at around 69%. Writing has remained stable at around 60%.
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
28.4
Infant (KS1)
26.8
KS2
23
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
619 pupils
630 capacity
11 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)
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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
5.12776%
Overall absence
11.67247%
Persistent absence
574
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
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Regents Park Community College
Southampton Hospital School
Upper Shirley High School
King Edward VI School
St Mark's Church of England School
Rosewood Free School
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Compass School
The Polygon School
Redbridge Community School
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