Weston Park Primary School
Southampton, SO19 9HX · Southampton · primary school
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24th 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 — 5.5/10 against 611 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 41% | 1.80 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 26% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Weston Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 497 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Weston Park Primary School
Overview
Weston Park Primary School has undergone significant positive transformation, with pupils now described as "calm and focused on their learning" and behaving well. Leaders have successfully raised expectations, resulting in a curriculum that is clearly planned and consistently delivered, fostering a safe and supportive environment where pupils feel happy and respected.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, showing "kindness and care" for one another and respecting staff.
- The curriculum is well-designed, with teachers having "absolute clarity" on how to build pupils’ knowledge and skills across subjects.
- Reading ability is improving steadily due to high expectations and targeted support, with pupils developing a "love of reading".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support, ensuring they have "full access to the curriculum".
- Staff workload is carefully managed, and leaders have fostered pupils’ personal development and sense of citizenship.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all pupils learn as securely as their peers, as a minority have not retained content as well as others.
- Teachers need to use assessment more effectively to check long-term retention and provide "precise feedback" so pupils know exactly how to improve.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders taking their responsibility to keep pupils safe "very seriously" and acting swiftly to secure help for families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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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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