Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
97%
Capacity
449
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 465 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Freemantle Church of England Community Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nina Myszkowski, it falls under Southampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5377th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 42 in Southampton.
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 49 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Freemantle Church of England Community Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Tennis, Swimming, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Freemantle Church of England Community Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Mansion Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO15 3BQ |
| Headteacher | Nina Myszkowski |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.1% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 465 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5377th of 13,686
Nationally
746th of 2,034
In South East
10th of 42
In Southampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mansion Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO15 3BQ
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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