Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Southampton, SO15 3BQ · Southampton · primary school
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26th of 45 primary schools in Southampton we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.2/10 against 2,182 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Belinda's Dance Club, Southern Karate, Artistic Adventurers, Eco Club, Board Games Club, Science Club, Reception Phonics Club, Dough Disco, Card Club, Cross-Stitch Club, Djembe Drums, and French Club. Football and athletics are available, and an after-school club operates.
Getting in
The published school roll is 429 pupils against a stated capacity of 465. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Overview
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils’ behaviour is described as “excellent” and they celebrate their diverse community. The school maintains an “ambitious curriculum” with precise mapping of knowledge, ensuring pupils make strong progress and achieve broadly in line with the national average by the end of key stage 2.
Strengths
- Pupils display “excellent” behaviour, adhering to expectations of being ‘ready, respectful and safe’ and engaging well in lessons.
- The curriculum is “precisely mapped out” from early years to Year 6, with staff using routine checks to identify and address gaps in knowledge rapidly.
- Reading is a clear priority; leaders have implemented a new phonics approach with high-quality training, ensuring books are “carefully matched to the sounds pupils know.”
- Staff effectively support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and new arrivals with little or no English.
- The school offers an “enriched personal and social curriculum” with many enrichment opportunities, such as trips, clubs, and mental health ambassadors.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils’ work in a couple of subjects does not reflect the full ambition of the curriculum because task design is not yet fully refined.
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not currently achieve as highly as other pupils.
- Attendance is “too low for some pupils,” requiring continued work with families and agencies to remove barriers.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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