Mount Pleasant Infants
89%
Capacity
311
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Mount Pleasant Infants
Mount Pleasant Infants is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 311 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 350 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Emma Kerrigan-Draper, it falls under Southampton local authority.
Mount Pleasant Infants is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 82 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 79 were first-preference applications.
Mount Pleasant Infants parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 94% recommending the school (16 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mount Pleasant Infants include Library, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Film Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Mount Pleasant Infants 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Derby Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 0DY |
| Headteacher | Emma Kerrigan-Draper |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 311 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.1% |
| School Capacity | 311 / 350 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
16 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed82
112
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
79 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Derby Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO14 0DY
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