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Foundry Lane Primary School
Foundry Lane, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 3JT, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.4 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
524
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With 48% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this school performs better than 85% of schools nationally. However, it is important to note that the Ofsted rating is "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction may vary, and the LocaleIQ score suggests it is in the lower tier compared to other schools, which may be a consideration for families.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.3%
White Other13.4%
Asian Indian5.5%
Black African5.0%
Asian Other4.4%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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50.91882, -1.43424 · SO15 3JT
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN151068
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.foundrylaneprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Foundry Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Foundry Lane Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2022.
Is Foundry Lane Primary School a good school?
Foundry Lane Primary School scores 10.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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