Curdridge Primary School
Southampton, SO32 2DR · Hampshire · primary school
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258th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,059 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 1.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Curdridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 110 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their attainment in maths? What specific steps are being taken to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the leadership team plan to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Curdridge Primary School
Overview
Curdridge Primary School is confirmed as a "good school" with a "friendly atmosphere" where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights a "thoughtful and bespoke curriculum" that engages learners, supported by staff who "instil noble qualities" and maintain high expectations. While the school fosters strong character development and effective reading practices, consistency in independent learning activities requires attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-considered" and "bespoke," with a two-year cycle designed to prevent unnecessary repetition in mixed-age classes.
- Teachers provide a "personalised approach," often working in small groups to address misconceptions "there and then."
- Early reading is effective; most pupils "learn to read quickly" thanks to a new phonics programme and daily tutoring for those needing extra help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "get what they need to thrive," accessing the same curriculum and opportunities as their peers.
- Governors are "keen and ambitious," using their professional skills to "trust but verify" leadership information effectively.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum is "not consistently strong across all subjects," particularly when pupils are learning independently.
- Some independent activity choices "do not always help pupils to develop a depth of knowledge," and teachers sometimes fail to check in sufficiently to ensure intended learning occurs.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff who are "vigilant" and leaders who act "immediately" to keep pupils safe, ensuring concerns are communicated and documented meticulously.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 18% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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