Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Southampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School.

Southampton, SO155LH Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 49.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
28 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Victor Street
Shirley
Southampton, SO155LH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141494
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Victor Street, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5LH
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
677
Free School Meals
37.8% (256 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
49.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.0 (3.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
68
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
677 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Learning Community Nurture Trust Empowerment

Head Teacher's Message

Welcomes families; Wordsworth is a large Primary and Nursery school in the Shirley area; emphasizes a safe, happy learning environment with a supportive staff team and strong partnership with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football (Yr 1/2/3) Gymnastics and Ninja Warrior (Yr 1-6) Tennis (Yr 1-6) Football (Yr 4-6) Lego Club (Kids With Bricks)

Sports

Football Gymnastics Ninja Warrior Tennis

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Wordsworth Primary School is committed to the successful inclusion of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through collaborative working with children, parents, staff and specialists. The school works with Educational Psychology, CAMHS, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and HAMWIC SEN Support team. Interventions include one-to-one support, buddy system, Racing to English, dictionaries, and tailored interventions to support learning.

Admissions Criteria

All admission policies include details of selection criteria, oversubscription policy, the school admission number (PAN), and admissions arrangements for disabled students; see published policies.

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