St Denys Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Denys Primary School
St Denys Primary School in Southampton was rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school’s leadership and management, as well as its early years provision, were both judged Good. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Southampton local authority average of 55%. This places St Denys 16th out of 42 primary schools in the area, putting it in the top half of its local authority. Reading was a particular strength, with 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 106. Maths also performed well, with 79% at the expected level and an average score of 104. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading was 28%, while in maths it was 21%, though the combined higher standard figure was just 3%.
Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 99% of the 88 respondents would recommend the school. Strong agreement was very high across most measures: 91% strongly agreed their child is happy, 90% strongly agreed their child feels safe, and 88% strongly agreed the school keeps them informed about what their child will learn. The school’s support for wider personal development also scored well, with 82% strongly agreeing. However, the SEND support question showed a more mixed picture: while 60% strongly agreed that children with special educational needs get the support they need, 15% disagreed and 5% strongly disagreed, suggesting some families feel provision could be stronger.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 80 applications for 28 places, with 26 offers made to first-preference applicants. It serves a diverse community, with 34.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium, forest school, ICT suite and art studios, and pupils can take part in clubs such as science, coding, chess and choir. Sports on offer include athletics, tennis, netball and swimming. The school lists a wide range of SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health. St Denys suits families who value a community-focused primary with improving academic outcomes and strong parental satisfaction, though those with children needing SEND support may want to explore the school’s approach in more detail.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dundee Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO17 2ND |
| Headteacher | Billy Davies |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.3% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7059th of 13,686
Nationally
991st of 2,034
In South East
16th of 42
In Southampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
88 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: stdenysprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British52.2%
- White (other)16.4%
- Asian12.1%
- Mixed12.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Dundee Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO17 2ND
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