Harefield Primary School
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Capacity
419
Pupils
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Demand
About Harefield Primary School
Harefield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Harefield Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sian Carr, it falls under Southampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10217th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 42 in Southampton.
Harefield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 43 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Harefield Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Football, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Harefield Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Yeovil Chase, Southampton, Southampton, SO18 5NZ |
| Headteacher | Sian Carr |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.1% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 420 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10217th of 13,686
Nationally
1532nd of 2,034
In South East
26th of 42
In Southampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
52%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
64
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Yeovil Chase, Southampton
Southampton, SO18 5NZ
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