Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit
87%
Capacity
208
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit
Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher D Constable-Phelps Executive Headteacher Ms F Bauck Head of School, it falls under Southampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 17% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13603rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 42 in Southampton.
Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 14 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Helvellyn Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO16 4AS |
| Headteacher | D Constable-Phelps Executive Headteacher Ms F Bauck Head of School |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.9% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 240 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (17%)
13603rd of 13,686
Nationally
2025th of 2,034
In South East
41st of 42
In Southampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
17%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
17%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Helvellyn Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO16 4AS
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