Mansbridge Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Mansbridge Primary School
Mansbridge 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 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Mansbridge Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Brosnan, it falls under Southampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11431st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 42 in Southampton.
Mansbridge Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 25 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mansbridge Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Tennis, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Mansbridge 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 | Octavia Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO18 2LX |
| Headteacher | Catherine Brosnan |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.0% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11431st of 13,686
Nationally
1725th of 2,034
In South East
34th of 42
In Southampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
47%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
35
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Octavia Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO18 2LX
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