Shirley Junior School
About Shirley Junior School
Shirley Junior School sits within the Southampton local authority, a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 7 to 11. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 17th out of 42 primary schools in the area, putting it in the top half of its peers. The highest-ranked schools nearby include Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School, Springhill Catholic Primary School, and Sinclair Primary and Nursery School, all of which sit above Shirley on the local scoreboard. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Springhill Catholic Primary, just 1.8 kilometres away. With 358 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is essentially full, suggesting steady local demand. Headteacher Kerri Davie leads a school where 21.2 per cent of pupils qualify for free school meals, a figure that gives some indication of the socioeconomic mix of the intake.
Key Details
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
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- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Latest monitoring visit (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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