St Denys Primary School

A good foundation school school in Southampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Denys Primary School.

Southampton, SO172ND Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 April 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dundee Road
St Denys
Southampton, SO172ND

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116102
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Dundee Road, St Denys, Southampton, SO17 2ND
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
Reach Cooperative Trust
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
210
Free School Meals
33.3% (70 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.7% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St Denys Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 107.0
2024 104.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
210 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Creativity, Choice, Challenge: Achievement for All"

Growth mindset Resourcefulness Resilience Reflectiveness Reciprocity Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Billy Davies: St Denys Primary School is built on a mission of 'Creativity, Choice, Challenge: Achievement for All' with a growth mindset, offering an exciting curriculum in a nurturing, village-like environment and a dedicated staff committed to high-quality education for every child.

Curriculum Highlights

Growth mindset approach to learning Learning Powers: Resourcefulness, Resilience, Reflectiveness, Reciprocity and Respect Curriculum designed for sustained mastery (EYFS and National Curriculum) inspired by Chris Quigley Cultural capital development Preparation for next phase of education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is delivered in partnership with Premier Education. The provision includes breakfast in the morning and a light snack in the afternoon. Sessions run 7:35–8:35 am and 3:15–6:00 pm. To book, visit Premier Education.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for admissions go through Southampton City Council Admissions department.

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