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Shirley Infant School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5LA, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.0 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
264
Capacity
270
Ages
4–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in fostering a positive learning environment for children aged 4-7. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. While the LocaleIQ score suggests room for improvement compared to other schools, the overall positive feedback from parents reflects a commitment to quality education.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (94 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
86%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.2%
White Other10.2%
Asian Indian6.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.9%
Asian Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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50.92820, -1.42633 · SO15 5LA
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN138903
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Shirley Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Shirley Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Shirley Infant School a good school?
Shirley Infant School scores 39.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Shirley Infant School?
Based on 94 Ofsted Parent View responses, Shirley Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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