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Moorlands Primary School
Kesteven Way, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5RJ, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.5 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
388
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for primary education. While 38% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this places the school in the top 6% nationally, which is commendable. Parent satisfaction is high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment, although the percentages for higher standards are notably low at 2%.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (98 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
89%
Progress is communicated
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
80%
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.7%
White Other8.0%
Black African6.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.92490, -1.35338 · SO18 5RJ
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN116127
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.moorlandsprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Moorlands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Moorlands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Moorlands Primary School a good school?
Moorlands Primary School scores 14.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Moorlands Primary School?
Based on 98 Ofsted Parent View responses, Moorlands Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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