Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
About Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy sits comfortably above the Southampton local authority average for primary schools when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 55%, while Freemantle posts a noticeably stronger 67%. That puts the school 10th out of 42 primaries in the city, placing it in the top quarter locally. Its ranking score of 67 also lands it in the top 50 nationally by this measure, which is a solid result for a state primary. The school is oversubscribed — 86 families applied for 49 places in the 2025/26 intake, with all 42 first-preference applicants offered a spot — suggesting it holds a strong reputation among local parents. That said, it's worth noting that the nearest Outstanding-rated primary, Springhill Catholic Primary School, is less than a kilometre away, so Freemantle faces some stiff competition on its doorstep.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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