Moorlands Primary School
Southampton, SO18 5RJ · Southampton · primary school
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41st 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 — 1.3/10 against 1,607 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moorlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, 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 (1.3 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 393 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Moorlands Primary School
Overview
Moorlands Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and well-supported. Inspectors found that staff have high expectations for learning, and the school delivers an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "sequenced logically" and clearly identifies what pupils should know, supporting effective teaching.
- Reading is a priority, with staff trained to deliver phonics "confidently and effectively," ensuring most pupils learn to read fluently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well, with needs identified accurately and the curriculum adapted "thoughtfully and effectively."
- Personal development is strong, with pupils developing "empathy, teamwork and communication skills" through diverse experiences and a robust PSHE programme.
- Leaders are "reflective" and work well together, while staff value support for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils’ understanding is not checked carefully enough, leading to unaddressed misconceptions; the school must ensure checks are accurate and inform next steps.
- The number of persistently absent pupils remains high; the school should raise expectations for regular attendance and improve how it evaluates the impact of attendance actions.
- Minor improvements are needed to ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures meet current statutory expectations consistently, with timely future updates.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, though minor improvements are required to ensure policies reflect current statutory requirements and records of actions are clear.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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