Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Southampton, SO32 2AR · Hampshire · primary school
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19th 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 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 139 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Overview
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is described as an “aspirational, caring and successful small school” where pupils “flourish academically and emotionally.” The inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” continuing its trajectory of excellence since being judged outstanding before September 2024.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary” behaviour and feel “safe, joyful and proud,” underpinned by shared values of “love, respect and forgiveness.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “superb,” with staff adapting lessons skilfully to ensure everyone achieves their best.
- The curriculum is planned with “precise knowledge, skills and vocabulary,” and phonics teaching is “consistently effective,” enabling children to read with “fluency, confidence and enthusiasm.”
- Staff demonstrate “insightful diligence” in checking pupil understanding, ensuring high-quality work and effective support for disadvantaged pupils.
- Attendance rates are “very low,” with pupils arriving on time and ready to learn, while morale among staff is “buoyant.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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