Newlands Primary School
Southampton, SO16 9QX · Southampton · primary school
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25th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 570 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Newlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, dance, gymnastics, athletics, basketball, rounders, hockey and badminton, alongside a residential OAA trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 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 to bridge the gap between the current 56.0% attainment rate and the national median of 64%? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard, given the 4.0% figure? How does the school manage class sizes with the roll currently at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Newlands Primary School
Overview
Newlands Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel proud, safe, and supported by a "kind, caring" staff. The school maintains high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering an inclusive environment where children behave well and are attentive in lessons.
Strengths
- Staff teach the phonics programme well, ensuring pupils learn to read "accurately and fluently from a young age" with matched books.
- The curriculum delivers content in a "sensible order," providing effective opportunities for pupils to develop language and mathematical skills.
- Pupils with SEND are identified early and supported precisely, moving "seamlessly between the base and mainstream classes."
- Governors and leaders ensure the "quality of education continually improves," creating a happy staff team that feels supported.
- Pupils enjoy wider experiences, such as museum visits and university trips, which aim to inspire them for "higher education in the future."
Areas to improve
- The school should refine the curriculum to prioritise key content, as it has previously focused too much on breadth at the expense of "depth of knowledge."
- Additional help for pupils requiring extra support in early reading must be made "consistently well" to ensure they catch up swiftly.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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