Mount Pleasant Juniors
Southampton, SO14 0WZ · Southampton · primary school
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17th 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 — 2.7/10 against 1,402 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mount Pleasant Juniors overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023. 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 (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 334 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 interventions are in place for the 4.0% who reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Mount Pleasant Juniors
Overview
Inspectors describe Mount Pleasant Junior School as an ‘exceptional’ institution where ‘pupils thrive’ and ‘flourish’. The report highlights a strong ethos with ‘the child at the centre of everything we do’, resulting in high achievement and a ‘palpable sense of belonging’ for all pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘impressive’, with leaders paying ‘meticulous attention’ to setting out precise knowledge, skills, and vocabulary for ambitious end points.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and use questioning skilfully to ‘expertly adapt teaching’ to support individual needs, including those new to English.
- Pupils exhibit ‘exemplary’ behaviour, treating one another with ‘the greatest respect’ and acting as ‘excellent ambassadors’ for the school.
- Personal development provision is ‘exceptional’, featuring the ‘WISE’ curriculum which nurtures well-being, identity, safety, and empowerment.
- Leadership is ‘exceptionally well led’, with a clear vision shared by governors and the community trust to provide ‘equal opportunity to flourish’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, supported by a ‘very strong’ safeguarding culture where staff are ‘thoroughly trained’ to spot signs of harm and act swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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