Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit

About Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit

Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Southampton for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running below its full capacity. With 208 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, there is some room to grow, but the school is clearly in demand for Reception places. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school was oversubscribed: it received 24 applications for 14 places, with 13 of those coming from first-preference families, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage; 57.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and signals a significant concentration of socio-economic challenge in its intake. The school also includes a nursery provision and a dedicated SEN unit, reflecting a broad intake that includes children with a range of additional needs.

Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated its overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2018. However, the picture is mixed: behaviour and attitudes, personal development, early years provision, and leadership and management were all judged Good, with only the quality of education rated as Requires Improvement. At Key Stage 2, the school’s results are well below the local authority average. Just 17% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Southampton average of 55%. In reading, 86% of pupils reached the expected standard and 36% achieved a higher score, but maths and writing were weaker, with only 17% and 64% reaching the expected standard respectively. The school ranks 41st out of 42 primary schools in the local authority on this measure, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally.

The school offers a practical set of facilities including an outdoor playground, gymnasium, sensory room, playing fields, music rooms and a chapel. Sports provision covers dance, cross country, netball and swimming, while clubs include gardening, art, coding and eco club. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school is well equipped: it has a dedicated SEN unit and supports a wide range of needs including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, visual impairment, physical disability, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Given its high FSM intake and strong SEND provision, Mason Moor is likely to suit families who value an inclusive, community-focused school with a strong pastoral and behavioural framework. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Holy Family Catholic Primary School, 1.4 km away, which may be a consideration for families prioritising academic outcomes.

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