Best primary schools in Southampton
City-wide school reputation is useless without the postcode context behind it. This ranking covers 54 primary schools in the Southampton local authority. Postcode area SO17 has the highest average school score (70.9 across 4 schools), while SO18 sits at the lower end (37.2). 89% of ranked Southampton primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Southampton on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Southampton comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Southampton ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | 88.1 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant Juniors | 84.7 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 13 | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 84.7 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Tanners Brook Primary School | 82 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Weston Shore Infant School | 81.5 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Kanes Hill Primary School | 72 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Fairisle Infant and Nursery School | 68.2 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Fairisle Junior School | 66.9 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Redbridge Primary School | 66.9 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Banister Primary School | 56.6 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Hollybrook Junior School | 54.6 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Ludlow Junior School | 54.4 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Townhill Infant School | 52.1 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Swaythling Primary School | 50.7 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Beechwood Junior School | 49.3 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | St Denys Primary School | 47.1 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Hollybrook Infant School | 45.3 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | St Monica Primary School | 39.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Shirley Infant School | 38.8 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Mansbridge Primary School | 38.1 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Southampton
What is the best primary school in Southampton?
Springhill Catholic Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Southampton (LocaleIQ score 98.7 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 95% · higher 21%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Southampton primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Southampton?
St Anne's Catholic School tops the Southampton secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 90.4). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 55.6. See the full secondary school ranking for Southampton for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Southampton have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Southampton: Springhill Catholic Primary School (KS2 expected 95%, higher 21%); Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (KS2 expected 78%, higher 17%); Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (KS2 expected 83%, higher 6%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Southampton are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
7 primary schools in the Southampton ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Springhill Catholic Primary School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools, Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools, Sholing Infant School, Mount Pleasant Infants, and 2 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Southampton?
This ranking covers 54 primary schools in the Southampton comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Southampton has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SO17 has the strongest cluster — 70.9 average across 4 ranked primary schools. SO18 sits at the lower end (37.2 average). City-wide school reputation is useless without the postcode context behind it. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.